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Staff propose dropping downtown Tualatin from Southwest Corridor transit study

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 16, 2015 12:17 p.m.

Should high capacity transit reach downtown Tualatin as part of the Southwest Corridor Plan? In a pair of reports released Friday, planners for the project recommend saying “no.”

Powell-Division leaders seek to thread needle with bus rapid transit speed, access to stations

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 10, 2015 4:59 p.m.

Shirley Craddick addresses the committee

Exploring proposed station locations and routes, the bus rapid transit project's steering committee raised more questions than it answered Monday in Gresham.

Hub 9 grand opening brings even more energy to Orenco Station area

By Brandi Boyett

Nov. 6, 2015 1:21 p.m.

Community leaders gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Hub 9, a six-story residential and neighborhood retail development near the Orenco Station MAX stop.

Leaders to discuss proposed Powell-Division rapid bus stations

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 5, 2015 11:08 a.m.

The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project steering committee meets Monday to discuss stations and routes for the three-county region's first bus rapid transit project.

Metro grant helps creative workspace take root in Portland's Central Eastside

By Justin Sherrill

Oct. 29, 2015 1:30 p.m.

Developer Killian Pacific received a Metro transit-oriented development grant to build an industrial office in transit-rich inner Southeast Portland. They also happen to be building it out of wood.

Summit in Portland builds on interest in smaller dwellings

By Brandi Boyett

Oct. 29, 2015 11:15 a.m.

Living simple is gaining ground, but taking up less of it, with the popularity of small homes on the rise. Homeowners, aspiring owners, and industry leaders will have a chance to bring ideas and innovations together during the 2015 Build Small Live Large Summit happening Nov. 6.

True housing affordability in Portland: Beyond the rent

By Craig Beebe

Oct. 23, 2015 1:15 p.m.

New housing under construction in North Portland

Scott Bernstein is a believer in the power of information to help assess housing affordability. It's too bad, he says, most people get that metric entirely wrong. Here are 7 reasons why -- and why it matters.

Southwest Corridor leaders adjust decision calendar, retain April target

Oct. 12, 2015 4:29 p.m.

Traffic near Bridgeport Village in Tualatin

The Southwest Corridor Plan steering committee adjusted its decision-making schedule today, agreeing with a proposal from project staff that would allow more time for public engagement and technical analysis of several high capacity transit choices.

Metro Council opens debate on Stafford urban reserves, but French Prairie takes center stage

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 12, 2015 3 p.m.

While Metro is looking to wrap up its designation of Stafford as an urban reserve, some want a broader look at Clackamas County's long-range growth map.

With 3 Gresham route options, Powell-Division planners seek local guidance

By Craig Beebe

Oct. 6, 2015 2:52 p.m.

In October, project planners hope to hear from Gresham residents and workers about which of three bus rapid transit options they prefer for the 15-mile project's connection from downtown Gresham to Mt. Hood Community College.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Staff propose dropping downtown Tualatin from Southwest Corridor transit study

Nov. 18 'Mapathon' will help global relief efforts

Metro Council ends urban growth boundary review, says region has what it needs for growth

Powell-Division leaders seek to thread needle with bus rapid transit speed, access to stations

Hub 9 grand opening brings even more energy to Orenco Station area

Leaders to discuss proposed Powell-Division rapid bus stations

Metro grant helps creative workspace take root in Portland's Central Eastside

Summit in Portland builds on interest in smaller dwellings

Applications open for key public engagement panel

True housing affordability in Portland: Beyond the rent

Southwest Corridor comment map launches as Tigard forum weighs in

Metro releases Request for Qualifications for 82nd and Division project

Southwest Corridor leaders adjust decision calendar, retain April target

Metro Council opens debate on Stafford urban reserves, but French Prairie takes center stage

With 3 Gresham route options, Powell-Division planners seek local guidance