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Metro Council awards $575,000 to help with housing choices

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 1, 2016 3:38 p.m.

The grants are aimed at eliminating barriers to development, including zoning changes that could create “missing middle” housing for mid-income residents, evaluation of regulations that could spark more development and implementation of streamlined permitting for affordable housing projects.

Getting around, getting easier: School and transit programs among $2.5 million awarded in Metro travel options grants

Nov. 23, 2016 9 a.m.

Kids biking and walking to school. Credit: Jonathan Maus

Metro's Regional Travel Options grants program has announced 17 awardees receiving $2.5 million in funding to make it easier to walk, bike, take transit and share rides in greater Portland.

Food in the garbage: By the numbers

By Toby Van Fleet

Nov. 23, 2016 8:15 a.m.

The Metro Council is looking at ways to get more food out of the garbage. From how much goes to the landfill to how much gets collected, here’s a look at some key numbers related to food that gets tossed – and collected – in the Portland metropolitan area.

Food rescue helps keep food out of the trash

By Rebecca Koffman

Nov. 22, 2016 9:56 a.m.

volunteers at Clackamas Service Center have a discussion around a table covered with food

One in five Oregonians lacks reliable access to nutritious food. At the same time, food, much of which could still be consumed, accounts for nearly a fifth of all garbage in the greater Portland region.

Metro seeks applicants for influential transportation committee

Nov. 17, 2016 4:24 p.m.

photo of pedestrian's feet in crosswalk, bicycle wheel, and front wheel of a truck

Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, or TPAC, is seeking community volunteers interested in transportation issues. Three community-member appointments are open for two-year terms starting in January. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 9, 2016. The Metro Council expects to make the appointments in January.

Slate marks evolving Central Eastside with unique mix

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 17, 2016 2:39 p.m.

Featuring a rarely-seen mix of retail, offices and 75 apartment units, Slate celebrated its arrival with a grand opening celebration Thursday. A $500,000 grant from Metro helped the $35 million project go from six stories to 10.

Southwest Corridor updates: Refined recommendations, what we heard and a chance to serve

Nov. 16, 2016 4:46 p.m.

Here's an update on what's new with the Southwest Corridor Plan: Staff recommendations, comment summaries and an opportunity to be a voice for your community.

Nature in Neighborhoods grant provides forestry career training to diverse communities

By Guadalupe Triana

Nov. 16, 2016 1:49 p.m.

Image of students meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings for class at the Muslim Educational Trust center in Tigard

A Nature in Neighborhood grant from Metro is helping the nonprofit Tualatin Riverkeepers provide urban forestry training to diverse communities.

3 questions with Judy McLean, It's Our Nature participant

By Rebecca Koffman

Nov. 15, 2016 10:53 a.m.

photo of It's Our Nature participant Judy McLean

It’s Our Nature is a year-long series of classes and field trips for adults. Applications are available now. Northeast Portland resident Judy McLean completed the series in 2014.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Metro Council awards $575,000 to help with housing choices

KATU News | Holiday recycling

Discovering nature and finding home

Getting around, getting easier: School and transit programs among $2.5 million awarded in Metro travel options grants

Food in the garbage: By the numbers

Zoo Hacks: 5 pro tips for a luminous ZooLights experience

Food rescue helps keep food out of the trash

Public offers input on first designs of Willamette Falls Riverwalk

Metro seeks applicants for influential transportation committee

Slate marks evolving Central Eastside with unique mix

Southwest Corridor updates: Refined recommendations, what we heard and a chance to serve

Nature in Neighborhoods grant provides forestry career training to diverse communities

Zoo awards $25,000 in grants for Northwest conservation

3 questions with Judy McLean, It's Our Nature participant

Voters renew Metro parks and natural areas levy