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Transit-oriented development newest project catalyzing redevelopment in Portland’s Central Eastside

By Jennifer Park

Feb. 4, 2015 9:22 a.m.

Sparking the potential of Portland’s Central Eastside has long been a goal of local leaders, planners, and developers. A new partnership between the Portland Development Commission, Metro and private developers may be turning the corner on the revitalization of this historic district.

Gas tax hike part of transportation package endorsed by MPAC, Metro Council

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 30, 2015 12:30 p.m.

The Metro Council unanimously endorsed the funding proposal Thursday, calling on the Legislature to approve a series of proposals from the Oregon Transportation Forum. Their proposals, among other things, calls for more money for road maintenance and multi-modal transportation expansion projects. To pay for the proposals, it calls for gas taxes that increase as cars get more efficient, and another unspecified gas tax increase. Oregon's gas tax is 30 cents per gallon.

A dim tunnel in South Portland: symbol of the past, with an uncertain future

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 28, 2015 11:57 a.m.

Inside the Naito ped tunnel in South Portland

A curving pedestrian tunnel in South Portland's Lair Hill neighborhood symbolizes decades of successive transportation projects meant to move people quickly through on their way to someplace else. Its future may depend on choices made in yet another transportation plan: the Southwest Corridor Plan.

Oregon City boulevard sparkles after Metro-funded project

By Jennifer Park

Jan. 22, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Oregon City McLoughlin Blvd Enhancement Plan, Phase 2

Travelers entering Oregon City on the north end of town are now met by a welcoming gateway leaders have been envisioning for a decade. As a $4 million renovation of McLoughlin wraps-up, Oregon City leaders are two steps closer to realizing their vision of a long-term enhancement plan for the boulevard throughout the city – with just one step yet to come.

Partnerships and funding improve access to region's bus stops

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 21, 2015 3:53 p.m.

Everyone who gets on a bus has to wait for that bus. Most have to walk to the stop, too. For over a decade, part of TriMet's strategy to make bus stops safer has included funds disbursed by Metro through its Regional Flexible Fund Allocations program.

New Tigard sidewalks and the Tualatin River Greenway: Shared Investment Strategy in action

Jan. 16, 2015 1:33 p.m.

The Southwest Corridor Plan’s Shared Investment Strategy contains 81 local transportation projects to improve biking, walking and driving throughout the Corridor from Portland to Sherwood. Some projects in the strategy are already being built by local communities, ODOT and TriMet. Here are some notable recent examples.

Where our garbage goes today, and how we got here

Jan. 16, 2015 9:29 a.m.

Though our region does a great job recycling and reusing materials, we still generate more than one million tons of garbage each year. That garbage must go somewhere to be managed safely.

Oregon Zoo paving the way with a new type of construction material

By Jennifer Park

Jan. 13, 2015 9:49 a.m.

Rendering of Elephant Plaza at the Oregon Zoo

In a state famous for its timber industry, a new form of lumber is making its debut at an Oregon Zoo construction project. A visitor center at the Oregon Zoo's under-construction Elephant Lands exhibit is believed to be the first in Oregon to use cross-laminated timber.

Portland’s Warner Pacific College seeks greater reach and better transit

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 12, 2015 4:28 p.m.

With about 500 undergraduates in its Christian-focused liberal arts programs, Warner Pacific College is one of the smallest colleges in the Portland region. But with a plan to grow its presence across the region, the college is well-positioned to benefit from improved transit in southeast Portland.

Decades after a difficult move, distinctive Barbur Blvd. synagogue considers future

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 8, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Fifty years after a major urban renewal project led to the destruction of its first synagogue, members of the historic Ahavath Achim congregation are contemplating another move. But this time things are different, as the community looks at changes among its membership and anticipates impacts from potential new transit past its distinctive beehive synagogue.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Transit-oriented development newest project catalyzing redevelopment in Portland’s Central Eastside

Gas tax hike part of transportation package endorsed by MPAC, Metro Council

A dim tunnel in South Portland: symbol of the past, with an uncertain future

From ‘startup’ to nature powerhouse: a conversation with Jim Desmond

Oregon City boulevard sparkles after Metro-funded project

Partnerships and funding improve access to region's bus stops

New entryway, restrooms and other improvements coming to Blue Lake Regional Park

New Tigard sidewalks and the Tualatin River Greenway: Shared Investment Strategy in action

Where our garbage goes today, and how we got here

2 reports show Metro is delivering on promises for parks and natural areas

Oregon Zoo paving the way with a new type of construction material

Portland’s Warner Pacific College seeks greater reach and better transit

Portland region recycling and composting hit all-time record

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Decades after a difficult move, distinctive Barbur Blvd. synagogue considers future