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Boardman Wetlands restoration provides many benefits to park-deficient neighborhood

By Cristle Jose

Feb. 25, 2019 11 a.m.

Boardman Creek runs through the middle of the wetland.

With the help of a $362,012 Nature in Neighborhoods grant from Metro in 2015, Oak Lodge Water Services acquired the 5.8-acre site to restore habitat and wetland structure and function, improve water quality and provide visitor amenities.

Рассмотрение предложенного "Регионального плана по утилизации и переработке отходов" 2030

By Faith Cathcart

Feb. 22, 2019 12:22 p.m.

workers near a conveyor belt sort recyclable material from garbage

В четверг, 28 февраля, совет Metro рассмотрит возможность принятия представленного "Регионального плана по утилизации и переработке отходов" 2030 г. Этот проект представляет собой план того, на что в ближайшие 12 лет будут направлены усилия и ресурсы Metro, местных органов управления и всех, кто участвует в организации утилизации и переработки отходов.

El Consejo considerará la propuesta del plan regional para desechos para 2030

By Faith Cathcart

Feb. 22, 2019 12:22 p.m.

El jueves, 28 de febrero el Consejo de Metro considerará la adopción del plan regional para desechos para 2030. El plan es la guía de cómo centrarán sus esfuerzos y recursos Metro, los gobiernos locales y otros involucrados en el sistema de gestión de basura y reciclaje de la zona conurbada de Portland, en los próximos 12 años.

Council to consider proposed 2030 Regional Waste Plan

By Faith Cathcart

Feb. 22, 2019 12:20 p.m.

On Thursday, February 28, the Metro Council will consider adoption of the proposed 2030 Regional Waste Plan. The plan is the blueprint for how Metro, local governments and others involved in managing greater Portland’s garbage and recycling system will focus efforts and resources in the coming 12 years. It is the final opportunity for public comment before the plan goes up for a Council vote.

Art residency program aims to reclaim spaces, offer a place to heal invisible wounds

By Ambar Espinoza

Feb. 19, 2019 2:30 p.m.

a painting of a woman with one of her shoulders bare

With support from Metro’s Community Placemaking grant, a month-long art residency program offered artists time and space in Northeast Portland to create art to heal from trauma and oppression.

Метро призывает лиц, планирующих вывезти мусор, подождать до марта или обратиться в альтернативные организации

Feb. 15, 2019 5:11 p.m.

Loads of mixed items including anything from baskets to fire pits to mattresses are unloaded into a giant heap.

С целью обеспечения более высокого уровня обслуживания на пунктах сбора и распределения мусора в Northwest Portland и городе Oregon City, Metro призывает тех, кто планирует очистить от мусора гаражи, подвалы, чердаки или привезти строительный или иной сухой мусор на пункт приёма и распределения Metro, подождать до пятницы 1 марта.

Metro pide a los clientes que traen sus propios desechos que esperen hasta marzo o que usen otras instalaciones

Feb. 15, 2019 5:02 p.m.

Para prestar mejor servicio a sus clientes en su estación de desechos en Northwest Portland y Oregon City, Metro pide a aquellos que estén pensando en limpiar sus garajes, sótanos, áticos o traer otros desechos secos que llevan ellos mismos a una estación de desechos, que esperen hasta el viernes 1º de marzo.

New Transportation Funding Task Force convened to identify traffic solutions

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 14, 2019 3:35 p.m.

State officials expect traffic from solar eclipse chasers to affect every highway in the state.

The 35-member Transportation Funding Task Force, or TF2, will spend the next 15 months identifying proposals for a potential November 2020 ballot measure to fund transportation improvements in greater Portland.

Metro asks self-haul waste customers to wait until March or use other facilities

Feb. 14, 2019 10:41 a.m.

To provide better service to its customers at its transfer stations in Northwest Portland and Oregon City, Metro is asking those who may be planning to clean out their garages, basements, attics or bring construction or other dry “self-haul” waste to a Metro transfer station to wait until Friday, March 1.

Improving the economy with the Economic Value Atlas tool

By Cristle Jose

Feb. 11, 2019 4:18 a.m.

Metropolitan areas across the country are exploring ways to be more informed about the economy as they make decisions and investments on land use, transportation, etc. The greater Portland region is doing so as the first in the country to use a place-based economic development approach like the Economic Value Atlas.

Connect with Nature brings authentic community engagement to parks planning

By Cristina Rojas

Feb. 4, 2019 4:30 p.m.

photo of Connect with Nature participants

When planning for two new parks, Metro tried a different approach in an effort to encourage the participation of new and culturally diverse voices.

Students get up-close look at garbage and recycling

By Faith Cathcart

Feb. 1, 2019 1:15 p.m.

a woman in protective gear hands out gas masks to a group of kids

West Tualatin View Elementary's "green team," an after-school club that spearheads sustainability practices at their school, visit Metro Central transfer station to learn about what happens there. Everything from the using falcons to deter scavengers to using the scientific method to discover the properties of hazardous waste.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Boardman Wetlands restoration provides many benefits to park-deficient neighborhood

Рассмотрение предложенного "Регионального плана по утилизации и переработке отходов" 2030

El Consejo considerará la propuesta del plan regional para desechos para 2030

Council to consider proposed 2030 Regional Waste Plan

What’s that rustling in the yard? Fallen leaves and dead wood help wildlife

Art residency program aims to reclaim spaces, offer a place to heal invisible wounds

Метро призывает лиц, планирующих вывезти мусор, подождать до марта или обратиться в альтернативные организации

Metro pide a los clientes que traen sus propios desechos que esperen hasta marzo o que usen otras instalaciones

New Transportation Funding Task Force convened to identify traffic solutions

Metro asks self-haul waste customers to wait until March or use other facilities

Improving the economy with the Economic Value Atlas tool

Connect with Nature brings authentic community engagement to parks planning

Call for entries: #MyMetroPaint contest

Students get up-close look at garbage and recycling

Housing bond oversight committee appointed by Metro Council