An official website of the REGIONAL GOAL: Dynamic and resilient region
This regional goal states:
Our region is dynamic and resilient Our region meets the opportunities and challenges faced by our communities and economy including issues of choice, access, and affordability.
About this goal
The wellbeing of residents in the Twin Cities depends on a dynamic and resilient region. The social and economic vibrancy of the region starts with a robust and inclusive economy. Our region has numerous assets that make it an attractive place to live in, but it also faces many challenges that threaten the quality of life of its residents.
Many of our challenges emanate from the racial inequities that continue to fray the region’s social and economic fabric. These disparities stifle our economy and threaten the stability of our communities. A dynamic and resilient region requires a robust and socio-economically inclusive economy. The region needs to address existing racial disparities to alleviate structural economic problems such as workforce shortages, housing affordability issues, limited spending, and lagging business formation. For the region to remain competitive, it needs to have an economy where everyone can engage as entrepreneurs, innovators, employees, and consumers.
Commitments
In order to advance a dynamic and resilient regional economy, the Met Council makes the following commitments:
- Identify the region's economic strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities, and collaborate with regional economic development partners to identify regional priorities and strategies.
- Convene a committee of stakeholders to update the Regional Economic Framework in accordance with the federal government’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy requirements.
- Advance efficient and thoughtful regional growth through wastewater, transportation and parks infrastructure investments, and the implementation of regional policies.
