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City of Damascus staff briefs Metro Council on development plans

Aug. 17, 2010 5:26 p.m.

Since incorporation in 2004, the City of Damascus has undertaken a large effort to plan for future urban development and protection of natural areas on thousands of acres brought into the urban growth boundary in 2002.

Community Investment Strategy discussed with 1000 Friends of Oregon board

Aug. 17, 2010 1:35 p.m.

Members of the board of directors of 1000 Friends of Oregon met with Metro COO Michael Jordan on Aug. 16 to discuss his Aug. 10 report calling for a Community Investment Strategy that challenges the region to make smarter and more efficient public investments to develop safe, sustainable and economically prosperous communities.

Metro partners with private business to invest in downtown Gresham

Aug. 16, 2010 3:23 p.m.

A spirit of collaboration and community pervaded the grand opening on Aug. 12 of an office and two retail spaces in the ground floor of 3rd Central apartments, the urban mixed-use development located at Third Street and Miller Avenue in Historic Downtown Gresham.

Venue exec gains recognition for leadership, management skills

Aug. 13, 2010 3:28 p.m.

Portland Center for the Performing Arts Assistant Executive Director Lori Leyba Kramer has earned the Certified Facilities Executive designation from the International Association of Assembly Managers.

MPAC endorses regional housing equity effort, receives Metro COO report

Aug. 13, 2010 3:06 p.m.

On Wednesday the Metro Policy Advisory Committee endorsed a collaborative effort led by Metro and several local governments and non-governmental organizations to pursue a $5 million Sustainable Communities Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Transportation panel OKs $1.47 million for East Metro, Southwest corridor studies

Aug. 12, 2010 6:10 p.m.

A committee that controls regional transportation spending today approved $1.47 million to study the best ways to improve access in the Oregon 99W/Southwest Barbur Boulevard area and a north-south corridor in eastern Multnomah County.

Metro's facility earns top peer recognition

Aug. 11, 2010 9:15 a.m.

Metro's Oregon Convention Center was celebrated at the recent convention, exhibition and performing arts centers industry conference and trade show in Houston, Texas, by the receiving the 2010 Venue Excellence Award.

Joint statement by Metro president, Portland mayor on Columbia River Crossing

Aug. 5, 2010 2:58 p.m.

As leaders of two jurisdictions highly dependent on Interstate 5, we have been working for several years to get a new bridge built across the Columbia River. We believe the right bridge must do more than provide a temporary fix for today’s traffic woes.

35th anniversary Street of Dreams debuts new Metro recycled paint

Aug. 5, 2010 11:03 a.m.

Metro and local custom builder Hearth and Home Residential Construction Inc. have teamed up to launch a new limited edition color of MetroPaint recycled latex at the 2010 NW Natural Street of Dreams presented by John L. Scott.

Ready for Bridge Pedal? Don't forget your Bike There! map and safety gear

Aug. 5, 2010 10:19 a.m.

Purchase a $9 waterproof Bike There! map and get a free Bike There! water bottle or leg strap and bike safety light at the Metro Drive Less/Save More booth on Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Providence Bridge Pedal Health and Wellness Expo.

Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues

Aug. 3, 2010 11:49 a.m.

Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in creating activities that encourage people to get out of their cars and walk, ride or take transit? If so, your city, public agency or nonprofit organization may be eligible for a Regional Travel Options grant.

Counties release annual Metro supportive housing services fund reports