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Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

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Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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Helen's story: an affordable home at Fuller Station means finally becoming a foster parent

By Lauren Everett

Aug. 9, 2023 11:12 a.m.

Woman with short dark hair and a blue print dress sitting on a bench

Helen moved into the Metro affordable housing bond-funded Fuller Station Apartments about a year ago, where she is preparing to welcome her first foster child. The complex's affordable rent is essential for Helen to live in the Portland area on her salary in the social services sector.

Metro releases study to increase reuse and repair of home goods

By Parachute Strategies

Aug. 3, 2023 11:22 a.m.

interior of a warehouse with couches in the foreground and mattresses in the back

Metro released the Large Item Reuse Study, which identifies gaps and opportunities to expand large item reuse, and calls for improving services for historically marginalized groups.

Washington County residents can vote for next parks and nature projects funded by Metro

By Cory Eldridge

Aug. 2, 2023 4:09 p.m.

A father, mother and toddler listen to a park designer inside a gym. Other community members are in the background.

During this next phase of the Nature in Neighborhoods community choice grantmaking pilot project, all residents of Metro District 4 age 11 or older can vote for which parks and nature projects in their area should be funded. Voting closes August 13.

Rose's story: a social worker and her family find affordability at Terrace Glen Apartments

By Lauren Everett

July 27, 2023 4:17 p.m.

Woman with black hair and shirt looking at the camera, sitting in an indoor space

After years of paying unaffordable market rents in an apartment that was too small for her and her family, now Rose is paying an affordable rent with the space her family needs to thrive at the Metro bond-funded apartment complex, Terrace Glen Apartments.

Washington County launches housing careers pilot program

By Lauren Everett

July 20, 2023 2:20 p.m.

Man in maroon shirt talking to two people at a long table in a classroom setting, with more students in background

A new program in Washington County aims to leverage the knowledge and empathy of people who have experienced homelessness or housing instability to help others in the same situation, by preparing them for careers in the housing services field in Washington County. The program's funding comes from the Metro's supportive housing services fund.

Choose the region's next parks and nature projects

By Cory Eldridge

July 17, 2023 4:04 p.m.

An illustration shows a young girl pushing an elderly man in a wheelchair on a garden path.

Metro's Nature in Neighborhoods community choice grant program is underway. Community members submitted ideas for parks and nature projects and now they'll get to vote on which ones they would like to see funded.

Racial equity-focused Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants approved by Metro Council

By Alex Hasenstab

July 12, 2023 2:38 p.m.

Artist rendering of a proposed community education building in the forested areas of Tryon Creek Park.

With a new focus on racial equity, the first Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants funded by 2019 bond were approved by Metro Council.

Public comment period opens for 2023 Regional Transportation Plan

July 11, 2023 3:11 p.m.

MAX light rail train on an empty street in downtown Portland, with bare-leaved trees and city buildings in the background

Share your thoughts about the future of transportation in greater Portland by giving feedback on the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan and High Capacity Transit Strategy between July 10 and August 25.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Helen's story: an affordable home at Fuller Station means finally becoming a foster parent

Public notice: Opportunity to apply for Regional Waste Advisory Committee member positions

Metro South celebrates 40 years of operation

Metro releases study to increase reuse and repair of home goods

Washington County residents can vote for next parks and nature projects funded by Metro

Rose's story: a social worker and her family find affordability at Terrace Glen Apartments

KATU News | Metro offers water safety tips

Racial justice through swim lessons and water safety

Washington County launches housing careers pilot program

City of Roses community enhancement grant elevates youth voices

Choose the region's next parks and nature projects

Enter Our Big Backyard fall 2023 photo contest

Read Our Big Backyard Summer 2023

Racial equity-focused Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants approved by Metro Council

Public comment period opens for 2023 Regional Transportation Plan