News By Category: Planning Department
Connect Blue Line Now! Coalition Visits Washington, DC
04-08-2019
The Connect Blue Line Now! Coalition met with Minnesota representatives in Washington, DC to push for support of the METRO Blue Line Extension (BLRT). The Coalition includes City leaders from Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale who are united in making sure the project becomes a reality for the Northwest metropolitan area and the region. 
City Sets Out To Upgrade Golden Valley’s Bike And Pedestrian Network
09-19-2018
In 2016, the Golden Valley City Council made it a priority to create a plan to improve the local bicycle and pedestrian network. With help from a citizen task force the City developed a full plan with goals focusing on two major areas—expanding the local bicycle and pedestrian network, and maximizing safety, comfort, and convenience for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Three Rivers Park District Needs Public Input For 2040 System Plan
09-07-2018
The Three Rivers Park District is developing a new plan to guide park, trail, and program development over the next 20 years and is looking for public input to find out what the district is doing well and what can be improved.
Hennepin County Looking To Sell Three Homes In Golden Valley Area
06-04-2018
The Hennepin County Tax Forfeited Land Division is selling three homes in the Golden Valley area and is taking bids until June 29. These tax-forfeited homes were recently renovated using small business contractors based in the community where the homes are located. Multiple open houses will also be offered for each property.
2040 Comp Plan Draft Available For Citizen Review
05-16-2018
After years of preliminary work, Golden Valley’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan draft is ready for citizen review. Deadline for feedback is July 15, 2018.
Golden Valley Recognized As A Finalist For Minnesota Real Estate Journal Municipality Of The Year Award
04-13-2018
The City of Golden Valley was one of five finalists for Municipality of the Year, one of 15 categories in the 2018 Minnesota Real Estate Journal awards presented April 11 at the Golden Valley Country Club. The awards showcase the top achievements and developments in Minnesota over the past year.
Volunteers Needed For Countywide Bicyclist And Pedestrian Count
08-30-2017
Hennepin County is teaming up with Minneapolis Public Works in 2017 for the second annual countywide bicyclist and pedestrian count Sept 12-14, and you can help!
Join A Comp Plan Conversation On Parks And Nature Areas Aug 7
08-01-2017
You’re invited to attend an informal conversation session Mon, Aug 7, followed by presentations, discussion, and the Planning Commission meeting. The open house will be from 6-6:30 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers and will focus on the parks and nature areas section of the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Join A Comp Plan Conversation On Sustainability And Resilience May 8
05-04-2017
You’re invited to attend an informal conversation session Mon, May 8, followed by presentations, discussion, and the Planning Commission meeting. The open house will be from 6-6:30 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers and will focus on the sustainability and resilience section of the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
City Seeking Citizens To Serve On METRO Blue Line Community Advisory Committee
04-14-2017
The City of Golden Valley is seeking two individuals to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the METRO Blue Line Extension. This group represents the voice of the community and provides input into the engineering, environmental, and construction aspects of the light rail project.
