MDC senior research fellow, John Carmody,
and I have presented at a series of workshops for the planning staff of the
Alliance for Sustainability, who are responsible for delivering comprehensive
plans to the Metropolitan Council by the end of the year. The Metropolitan Council is the
regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of
essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region. The Council's mission
is to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous region. The 17-member
Metropolitan Council has guided the strategic growth of the metro area for nearly 50
years. John talked about sustainable buildings and district energy
systems, and I spoke about the impact of electric-powered, shared autonomous vehicles
in reducing air pollution, fossil fuel use, and impervious surfaces – all of
which will be very good for the environment. Thomas Fisher
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