Investing Beyond The Rail

The Central Corridor Funders Collaborative strongly supports the Central Corridor Light Rail Line because it offers opportunities to strengthen the regional economy and make the adjacent neighborhoods better places to live, work and access opportunity. Everyone involved has a stake in making decisions about the Corridor that will benefit the region and the neighborhoods. The work ahead is not just about transit. We encourage thinking, investment, and planning “beyond the rail.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

As it connects two downtowns, the University of Minnesota, the Midway area and the State Capitol, the Central Corridor Light Rail Line crosses through a number of distinct neighborhoods. Look here for news, events and plans affecting these diverse places.

More businesses will be ready for rail

This week, the Business Resources Collaborative announced a bundle of initiatives designed to help business and property owners get ready for rail and mitigate the effects of construction in the Central Corridor, including a $1.5 million small business loan fund. Read Full Article.