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Regional advisory committee debates, supports proposed growth decision

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 10, 2015 1:21 p.m.

MPAC members discuss the 2015 urban growth decision on Sept. 9, 2015

In a 90-minute debate, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee discussed Metro chief operating officer Martha Bennett's recommendations to the Metro Council for this year's review of the region's growth.

Nature in Neighborhoods grant helps Oak Grove residents shape sustainable Park Avenue light rail station

By Jodi Garber-Simon

Sept. 3, 2015 5:11 p.m.

The station features four ecosystems and seven planting zones, a net-zero energy consumption parking garage powered by 144 solar panels and a stormwater treatment system.

MPAC dissects urban growth boundary recommendation

By Nick Christensen

Aug. 27, 2015 1:28 p.m.

Discussion of growth management recommendation at MPAC, August 26 2015

On Wednesday, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee had its first discussion on Metro chief operating officer Martha Bennett's urban growth management recommendation. The committee didn't take a position on Bennett's recommendation, but did discuss some of the elements in her proposal.

Metro investments help transit-friendly Northwood grow in Kenton

By Justin Sherrill

Aug. 25, 2015 1:05 p.m.

Ten years in the making, the Northwood apartments in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood are finally open to tenants looking for easy living and instant access to public transportation. Designed by SERA Architects and supported by Metro grants, the building blends modern and sustainable features with a classic touch in an up-and-coming neighborhood.

Hoping for a safer future, local communities seek to reshape 82nd Avenue

By Justin Sherrill

Aug. 20, 2015 4:45 p.m.

The history of 82nd Avenue as a major highway is molding its uncertain future, with local stakeholders and ODOT now working together to decide what kind of road they want to see in years to come -- something befitting its modern usages and the desires of residents to have a safer street running through their communities.

Clackamas Review | Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba shows Metro top spots for light-rail potential

Aug. 4, 2015 11:59 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

On July 22, Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba led a walking tour to give residents and Metro Policy Advisory Committee members from many cities a taste of recent development, opportunity sites and future plans.

"At the speed of trust": 5 key quotes from infrastructure silo event

By Craig Beebe

July 17, 2015 10:15 a.m.

An exhibit hall filled with historic locomotives in the shadow of the new Tilikum Crossing – a symbol of the Portland region's transportation future – made for an interesting setting Wednesday for the first of three events in a new discussion series on infrastructure crises and sustainable solutions. Here are a few nuggets from the evening's conversations about addressing long-term regional infrastructure challenges:

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Panel to discuss housing affordability lessons from Bay Area

Regional advisory committee debates, supports proposed growth decision

Charting the future of the Tigard Triangle

Bike Commute Challenge gets people riding again in 2015

Nature in Neighborhoods grant helps Oak Grove residents shape sustainable Park Avenue light rail station

MPAC dissects urban growth boundary recommendation

82nd and Division is my place.

Metro investments help transit-friendly Northwood grow in Kenton

82nd and Division: Through the years

Hoping for a safer future, local communities seek to reshape 82nd Avenue

At the corner of change

Looking ahead: 3 youths talk life in the Southwest Corridor

Clackamas Review | Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba shows Metro top spots for light-rail potential

Metro COO recommendation: Don't expand urban growth boundary in 2015

"At the speed of trust": 5 key quotes from infrastructure silo event