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For a sneak preview of the Tonquin Trail, make the trek to May 23 open house

By Laura Oppenheimer Odom

May 11, 2012 4 p.m.

Inspired by Ice Age floods that scoured the landscape, the Tonquin Trail moves towards the future this summer as Metro and its partners finalize the blueprint for a signature pathway that will connect Tualatin, Sherwood and Wilsonville.

As hearing opens, LCDC weighs regulation versus precedent

By Nick Christensen

May 10, 2012 5:13 p.m.

Members of Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission were faced with a fundamental choice on Thursday – are they policymakers or regulators? In the opening seven hours of a multi-day review of Metro's 2011 urban growth boundary expansion, commissioners heard advocates of both sides try to sway their decision.

Acting DLCD director to MPAC: Courts have forced remand recommendation

By Nick Christensen

May 9, 2012 6:35 p.m.

The acting director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development said Wednesday that his department had no choice but to recommend state regulators reject Metro's proposed urban growth boundary expansion.

LCDC FAQ: Looking ahead to Thursday's review of Metro's 2011 UGB expansion

By Nick Christensen

May 9, 2012 4:15 p.m.

On Thursday in Salem, state regulators will start their look at Metro's 2011 urban growth boundary expansion and its 2010 capacity ordinance. Before we delve too deep into land use law geekery, here's a quick refresher on what's happening and why.

Some curbside organics being sent hundreds of miles from Portland for composting

By Nick Christensen

May 9, 2012 2:30 p.m.

About 1,800 tons of organics, collected curbside in Portland since Oct. 31, has been trucked as far away as central Washington because of state regulations and contractors' reluctance to do business with competitors.

Coast Guard says it had no choice but to dock barge at Metro boat ramp

By Nick Christensen

May 8, 2012 4:40 p.m.

A Coast Guard captain said officials from that agency are trying to help figure out what to do with a creaky barge moored to a Metro-owned dock on the Columbia River.

Sunday Parkways season gets rolling May 13 in Northeast Portland

May 8, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Start off the 2012 Sunday Parkways season by getting outside and having some fun this Sunday! The first Sunday Parkways event of the year will Sunday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Northeast Portland.

Get rolling during May National Bike Month

May 7, 2012 4 p.m.

Autos are the single largest source of air pollution in the United States, and short car trips are up to three times more polluting per mile than long trips. If you trade short car trips for biking, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 3.6 pounds of pollutants per mile. More bicycles and fewer cars means cleaner air in your community.

Metro grant used to build garden beds, hopes for teenage mothers

May 4, 2012 2:30 p.m.

After a week of record rainfall, clouds are expected to part and let the sun shine in on Portland. The weather forecast is especially happy news for green-thumbed volunteers that will build raised garden beds at a White Shield Home for teenaged- and soon-to-be-mothers in Northwest Portland.

Abandoned barge from Camas could cost Metro taxpayers thousands

By Nick Christensen

May 4, 2012 11:58 a.m.

Take a creaky barge in Camas, a $10 bill, a maelstrom of red tape and a Metro-owned boat dock near Portland Airport, and what do you get? It's starting to look like a hefty cleanup tab for the Portland region's taxpayers.

Multifamily, transit-oriented developments create jobs, boost economy

By Peggy Morell

May 3, 2012 10:30 a.m.

photo of a construction tour at the Prescott Apartments

Communities in the Portland metropolitan region are seeing streetscapes and skylines change with multifamily, mixed-use developments located near transit that not only provide needed rental housing, but create jobs and generate economic activity.

Oxbow Regional Park campground to reopen May 7

May 3, 2012 9:30 a.m.

Metro has used the best possible science and planning to manage Oxbow Regional Park. But at the end of the day, nature is powerful – and, sometimes unpredictable. We’re seeing that play out very dramatically with the flooding and erosion that affected the park during this winter season.

Identifying solutions for East Multnomah County

May 2, 2012 4:55 p.m.

On April 18, the East Metro Connections Plan steering committee – made up of elected officials, community members and stakeholders – approved the substance of an action plan for the East Metro area.

Be like Marie: Walk the talk to better health

May 2, 2012 11:55 a.m.

Marie Dahlstrom, Executive Director of Familias en Accion, helps promote health and well being for Latino families in Portland and Southwest Washington. But, Marie doesn’t just work to help other Latinos live healthier and happier lives, she embraces vitality with the way she lives her own life. How does she do that? On two feet.

For a sneak preview of the Tonquin Trail, make the trek to May 23 open house

As hearing opens, LCDC weighs regulation versus precedent

Acting DLCD director to MPAC: Courts have forced remand recommendation

LCDC FAQ: Looking ahead to Thursday's review of Metro's 2011 UGB expansion

Some curbside organics being sent hundreds of miles from Portland for composting

Coast Guard says it had no choice but to dock barge at Metro boat ramp

Sunday Parkways season gets rolling May 13 in Northeast Portland

Get rolling during May National Bike Month

Don't ignore the dirty MuRFs as solid waste project moves forward

Metro grant used to build garden beds, hopes for teenage mothers

Abandoned barge from Camas could cost Metro taxpayers thousands

Multifamily, transit-oriented developments create jobs, boost economy

Oxbow Regional Park campground to reopen May 7

Identifying solutions for East Multnomah County

Be like Marie: Walk the talk to better health