Community Growth Options News

Roadway planners alter philosophy on area transit

Aug 28th, 2009

After living elsewhere for 26 years, St. Cloud native Jim Vierzba moved back home five years ago to a city with lots more people and lots more vehicles than he remembered.

Council says OK to making city more walkable

Aug 26th, 2009

Leaders give nod to 2 amendments
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday had its first readings of two ordinances related to walkability and nonmotorized transportation in the city.

Outdoors groups: Keep conservation easements alive

Jul 23rd, 2009

Several conservation groups are serving a reminder to members of Congress that an important program needs renewal before this year is in the books.

Communities should help foster renewable energy

Jul 23rd, 2009

It’s important that Minnesota communities foster the development of renewable energy sources if the state is to create a clean energy economy, said the director of the Office of Energy Security.

Senate eyes public transit as climate change solution

Jul 15th, 2009

But House bill offers little incentive for public transportation.

Bike trails in Minnesota: New ideas and continued development

Jul 14th, 2009

Bike trail connectivity in the Twin Cities and the greater state is something of which Minnesotans should be proud. Last month, Travel and Leisure magazine included Minneapolis, one of just there U.

Eminent Domain issue has its first day in court

Jul 10th, 2009

The question being reviewed is whether a local government unit can do condemnation on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Randall Arendt brings message of creative development design to CGO Kickoff

Jul 8th, 2009

The communities of the Community Growth Options (CGO) project spent Thursday, June 18 with Randall Arendt, the country’s most sought-after speaker on the topic of creative development design.

Swedish town takes sustainability to new level

Jul 8th, 2009

A town in Europe has figured out a solution for a problem that vexes Minnesota and communities all over the world — what to do with garbage.

Report suggests other ways to finance roads: tax or assess the increased value in surrounding property

Jul 7th, 2009

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies released a study today that looks at alternate ways for governments to pay for freeway interchanges, highways or transit stations.