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National recognition for Metro's build-a-system tool

Jan. 22, 2010 2:15 p.m.

Metro's build-a-system tool tied for runner-up in the Transportation Research Board's Communicating with John and Jane Public competition. The national competition recognizes innovative methods of communicating technical transportation issues and concepts to the public.

Metro president, local leaders send message to governors on I-5 bridge replacement

Jan. 19, 2010 5:08 p.m.

Four local elected officials, two from Oregon and two from Washington, today warned the governors of Oregon and Washington that the current Columbia River Crossing project "as currently proposed still imposes unacceptable impacts on our communities."

Metro council hears testimony from dozens at hearings on urban and rural reserves

Jan. 15, 2010 3:45 p.m.

The Metro Council's initiative to secure 245,000 acres of urban and rural reserves for future use was supported by the majority of attendants during an open house and hearing Jan. 14 at the Metro Regional Center.

Metro receives proposals from local governments for planning projects

Dec. 29, 2009 3:18 p.m.

Public agencies in 12 different cities within the Portland metropolitan area are each vying for a slice of more than $3.5 million in grant dollars available to fund their visions for making land within the urban growth boundary ready for development.

Metro Council approves RTP, releases reserves map for further public comment

Dec. 18, 2009 12:10 p.m.

The Metro Council on Dec. 17 voted to approve the Regional Transportation Plan and to submit a draft intergovernmental agreement on urban and rural reserves for public comment in January 2010.

Barbur corridor recommended as next high capacity transit corridor

Dec. 17, 2009 2:46 p.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the High Capacity Transit Subcommittee agreed to recommend the Barbur Boulevard corridor as the next regional priority to advance to high capacity transit project development.

Andreas Koenig shares vision for creating efficient and sustainable industrial areas

Dec. 17, 2009 9:32 a.m.

Andreas Koenig, international consultant for sustainable development in the urban-industrial sector, addressed a full-to-capacity brownbag lunch session at Metro Regional Center on Dec. 16 to share lessons, tools and strategies for the efficient and sustainable use of existing industrial and employment land. Learn about his vision for creating hubs of sustainable innovation.

Environmental analysis moves forward for Lake Oswego to Portland transit

Dec. 15, 2009 2:58 p.m.

Metro and its partners are working to develop a transit project that meets future travel demand between Lake Oswego and Portland, supports local and regional land use plans, and garners public acceptance and community support.

Experts on centers and corridors present recommendations to the Metro Council

Dec. 14, 2009 4:20 p.m.

On Nov. 17, a panel of respected local experts in the fields of institutional real estate, financing, development and planning presented their findings and recommendations to the Metro Council on how to achieve more robust development in the region's centers and corridors.

Metro Council gives direction on urban, rural reserves

Dec. 11, 2009 3:24 p.m.

On Thursday the Metro Council gave direction to its Core 4 representative, Councilor Kathryn Harrington, to negotiate for particular types of urban and rural reserves in selected areas at the next meeting of the Core 4 on Dec. 16.

Metro Council accepts regional forecast and urban growth report

Dec. 11, 2009 2:50 p.m.

Yesterday the Council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 09-4094, which accepts the 20/50 year forecast and the urban growth report. This milestone sets the stage for the growth management decisions the Council needs to make next year.

Eco-industrial footprint brownbag presentation Dec. 16

Dec. 10, 2009 8:50 a.m.

Learn about using industrial and employment land more efficiently while reducing environmental impacts at a brownbag discussion featuring international expert, Andreas Koenig. The free event will be held at Metro Regional Center at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Reserves Core 4 continues negotiations

Dec. 7, 2009 6:13 p.m.

The four elected officials from Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and Metro charged with negotiating a map of long term regional urban growth as well as farm and forest protection made further progress at their meeting on Friday, Dec. 4. With two more meetings in December, they hope to come to agreement on the map of future city expansion areas while also defining areas off limits to growth for the next half century.

Honoring the past with high-tech art at Lone Fir Cemetery