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Specialty coffee industry expo brings the world to Portland

By Peggy Morell

April 25, 2012 10:30 a.m.

In late April, the Specialty Coffee Association of America's 24th annual exposition and symposium moved into the Oregon Convention Center to tell the "crop to cup" story of specialty coffee – with help from almost 10,000 coffee farmers, exporters, roasters, brewers, retailers and baristas from 40 countries and five continents. Their four-day visit to Portland generated $6.8 million citywide.

Metro's approaches and Oregon rules lead to state recommendation of UGB remand

By Nick Christensen

April 20, 2012 6 p.m.

Metro used a new approach to its most recent review of the urban growth boundary. But did the regional government's planners leave out the information state regulators are looking for? The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission will decide next month.

State regulators recommend LCDC partially remand 2011 UGB expansion

By Nick Christensen

April 20, 2012 11:30 a.m.

State regulators are recommending the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission reject parts of Metro's 2011 urban growth boundary expansion because, they say, the supporting documentation for the expansion is insufficient.

OSU horticulturist gets busy planning a yard that prevents pesticides

April 19, 2012 4:29 p.m.

As spring turns to summer, the yard at Weston Miller’s house is “in transition.” The Oregon State University horticulturist just built a fence and is now in the process of selecting plants for a large bed that will attract beneficial insects and birds to his yard, and also will require minimal maintenance or pesticides.

Speakers say start with strip malls and superblocks when retrofitting suburbia

By Michael Burnham

April 19, 2012 2:19 p.m.

Economic and environmental opportunities abound in a sea of suburban concrete, but creative policymaking and investments must come first, noted urban strategists Michael Freedman and Ellen Dunham Jones, who headlined a forum, titled "Retrofitting Suburbia," today at The Governor Hotel in Portland.

Audit: Natural areas program needs better management plans for land inventory

By Nick Christensen

April 19, 2012 9:06 a.m.

The report from Metro Auditor Suzanne Flynn said Metro's management of its natural areas land could be improved and is too reliant on the initiative and experience of employees involved in the natural areas program. It said the regional government lacks clear standards for maintenance work.

Earth Day efforts are good for your air, your water and your wallet

April 18, 2012 3:30 p.m.

This Sunday, April 22, marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness of the planet's health. Now, millions of people in more than 175 countries participate in Earth Day activities.

Waste rates could go up as part of 2012-13 budget

By Nick Christensen

April 18, 2012 1:45 p.m.

In the proposed budget, ratepayers whose hauler uses Metro's waste transfer stations could see their rates increase by 27 cents a month in the coming fiscal year. It's up to cities to decide whether rates are adjusted to match Metro's fee increases.

One step closer, another approval: Metro Council approves land use final order amendment for Columbia River Crossing

April 16, 2012 10:10 a.m.

On April 12, the Metro Council voted unanimously to approve a Revised Land Use Final Order for the Columbia River Crossing project. This approval is needed to move the project forward within the realm of Oregon land use law.

Notice of Adoption of a Land Use Final Order Amendment for the Expo Center/Hayden Island Segment of the South/North Light Rail Project

April 13, 2012 5:07 p.m.

This constitutes Metro’s official notice of adoption of a Land Use Final Order Amendment for the Expo Center/Hayden Island Segment of the South/North Light Rail Project, following a public hearing on April 12, 2012.

Get Centered! workshop helps transform main streets into business destinations

By Peggy Morell

April 13, 2012 9:15 a.m.

Repositioning a business as a consumer destination can change an entire city, says Jon Schallert, nationally known marketing coach for independent business, retail and service providers.

Council approves CRC land use order, this time unanimously

By Nick Christensen

April 12, 2012 4:45 p.m.

Metro was reconsidering the land use final order after Columbia River Crossing opponents successfully argued that Metro overstepped its bounds in approving the project beyond the urban growth boundary. Their appeals on other matters were rejected by state regulators and the Oregon Supreme Court.

MPAC discussion shows climate project starting to come together

By Nick Christensen

April 12, 2012 1:35 p.m.

Three years after the Oregon Legislature told the Metro region to curb its per capita vehicle emissions, an effort to figure out how to curb those emissions is starting to make sense.

Beaverton, Tigard councils say transit key to meeting state CO2 goals

By Nick Christensen

April 11, 2012 5:15 p.m.

Metro councilors Kathryn Harrington and Carl Hosticka joined city councilors and planning commissioners from Beaverton and Tigard in a joint meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Beaverton Library, to talk about Metro's Climate Smart Communities project and other planning endeavors in Washington County.

Specialty coffee industry expo brings the world to Portland

Second annual Regional Trails Fair explores The Intertwine

Metro's approaches and Oregon rules lead to state recommendation of UGB remand

State regulators recommend LCDC partially remand 2011 UGB expansion

OSU horticulturist gets busy planning a yard that prevents pesticides

Speakers say start with strip malls and superblocks when retrofitting suburbia

Audit: Natural areas program needs better management plans for land inventory

Earth Day efforts are good for your air, your water and your wallet

Waste rates could go up as part of 2012-13 budget

One step closer, another approval: Metro Council approves land use final order amendment for Columbia River Crossing

Notice of Adoption of a Land Use Final Order Amendment for the Expo Center/Hayden Island Segment of the South/North Light Rail Project

Get Centered! workshop helps transform main streets into business destinations

Council approves CRC land use order, this time unanimously

MPAC discussion shows climate project starting to come together

Beaverton, Tigard councils say transit key to meeting state CO2 goals