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Metro saves more resources as it progresses on sustainability goals

Nov. 29, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Today Metro announced its progress toward sustainability goals in internal operations. Metro’s second report shows a year of results reaching key objectives in its Sustainability Plan, highlighted with success stories and strategies for further improvement.

Council could vote Dec. 18 whether to send natural areas levy to voters

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 27, 2012 4:50 p.m.

Earlier this month, Metro sponsored a telephone poll of voters in the region to gauge their opinions on a possible levy. In the survey's initial question, 48 percent of respondents said they'd vote yes for a local option levy to maintain natural areas and improve water quality with annual audits. Twelve percent said they'd vote against it, and 41 percent were undecided.

Honoring the legacy of a visionary

By Toby Van Fleet

Nov. 26, 2012 9:15 a.m.

On Thursday, Dec. 6, Metro Council will host a dedication for the sculpture, and for the plaza where it will live. The north plaza of Metro Regional Center in Portland was formally renamed the Steve Apotheker Plaza in a resolution passed by the council last spring.

New web tool helps travelers, residents think about Southwest Corridor strategies

Nov. 21, 2012 11:09 a.m.

Metro and local leaders have been working with Southwest communities over the past year to visualize the future of the corridor between Portland, Tigard and Sherwood. Now, a new interactive website is online to help community members participate in the project.

Wilsonville couple walks around… the world

Nov. 21, 2012 9:26 a.m.

It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to know walking is good for you, but these retired professors back up their knowledge with action. At 69, Jerry and Kate Greenfield know they will need to give up driving at some point. So, when it came time to retire, they scouted out a location where they could get around without a car.

Regional leaders tackle ways to develop hundreds of acres of brownfields

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2012 2:45 p.m.

A presentation at that MPAC meeting said the region has more than 6,000 acres of brownfields, an area a little larger than Oregon City. Those range from the small commercial lots to operating factories to former industrial operations now used for offices and stores.

Dan Cooper looks ahead after 25 years at Metro

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2012 12:30 p.m.

Daniel B. Cooper was representing some suburban governments when he stumbled upon a job posting for Metro's legal counsel. For the next 25 years, Cooper was a fixture at Metro, a tenure that ends with his retirement this week.

Business leaders in Southwest Corridor emphasize transportation, jobs link

Nov. 19, 2012 11:15 a.m.

The Southwest Corridor, which includes areas along Highway 99W from OHSU to Washington Square to Bridgeport Village, is a very important job center for the region. Together, public and private partners are looking to target public investments to support economic development and grow jobs.

Metro seeks culture of inclusion through adoption of diversity action plan

Nov. 19, 2012 9:35 a.m.

As communities become more diverse, so does the need to create an inclusive workplace culture and engagement practices connecting the public to decision-making processes.

The eating season: Make the most of that edible holiday abundance

Nov. 16, 2012 12:40 p.m.

It’s easy to splurge on something that comes only once a year. When friends and family gather to enjoy a favorite holiday, you want it to be special, not sparse. And those special meals of traditional recipes and family favorites often lead to leftovers – some say the leftovers are the best part.

Expanding natural areas expands benefits for wildlife and people, oversight committee reports

Nov. 16, 2012 12:15 p.m.

Benefits for wildlife and people are multiplying as Metro continues to invest a 2006 bond measure in natural areas across the region, an independent citizen oversight committee reported Thursday.

Metro Council OKs new Ringside Steakhouse contract at Glendoveer

Nov. 15, 2012 4:10 p.m.

The Metro Council confirmed today that the Ringside Steakhouse – an eastside institution since 1979 – will continue operations at the Glendoveer Golf Course and Tennis Center.

Washington Park and neighbors seek common ground on transportation and parking agreement

Nov. 15, 2012 2:45 p.m.

Every year, an estimated three million visitors from around the world head to Portland's Washington Park to enjoy one of six signature attractions or to walk any of the 15 miles of forested trails. A majority of those visitors – 76 percent – arrive by car.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Metro saves more resources as it progresses on sustainability goals

Council could vote Dec. 18 whether to send natural areas levy to voters

Honoring the legacy of a visionary

New web tool helps travelers, residents think about Southwest Corridor strategies

Wilsonville couple walks around… the world

Regional leaders tackle ways to develop hundreds of acres of brownfields

Dan Cooper looks ahead after 25 years at Metro

Smith and Bybee Lakes re-open to the public

Business leaders in Southwest Corridor emphasize transportation, jobs link

Have a waste-conscious holiday season

Metro seeks culture of inclusion through adoption of diversity action plan

The eating season: Make the most of that edible holiday abundance

Expanding natural areas expands benefits for wildlife and people, oversight committee reports

Metro Council OKs new Ringside Steakhouse contract at Glendoveer

Washington Park and neighbors seek common ground on transportation and parking agreement