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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

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Reed College celebrates completion of Nature in Neighborhoods grant

Oct. 8, 2010 4:55 p.m.

Canyon Day, taking place Saturday, Oct. 9 at Reed College, will celebrate completion of two projects to restore natural habitat and clean water – the Upper Crystal Springs Enhancement Project and a culvert below Southeast 28th Avenue.

Posters capture recommendations for walkable city centers

Oct. 8, 2010 7:18 a.m.

What makes a city pedestrian-friendly? Which street design elements calm traffic? How can converting a one-way street to two-way traffic make downtowns more livable and economically successful? View three posters that reflect the findings of walking audits conducted by the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute in June and learn how walkability can help revitalize neighborhoods and city centers.

Metro OKs $27.4 million to help fill Milwaukie MAX line budget gap

Oct. 7, 2010 6:40 p.m.

The Metro Council today unanimously approved upping the region's contribution to the Milwaukie MAX line project, helping the project gather nearly all the money needed to start construction next summer.

Clackamas County seeks equity

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 7, 2010 10:08 a.m.

When you read the Community Investment Strategy, parts of the region immediately come to mind as you flip the pages. The urban growth boundary brings images of Washington County, burgeoning and looking for more land to build homes and factories. The community redevelopment aspect conjures Multnomah County, its industrial sites along the river and transitioning neighborhoods like Gateway and Rockwood needing attention and investment to improve. What does Clackamas County want?

PCPA Hires Jason Blackwell as new operations manager

Oct. 6, 2010 2:11 p.m.

After an extensive national search, Portland Center for the Performing Arts has selected Jason Blackwell as its new Operations Manager. Blackwell will have oversight over backstage operations, engineering, utility, building maintenance, and custodial services as well as capital improvement projects.

Reserves recommendation disappoints conservationists, developers

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 6, 2010 10:34 a.m.

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development recommended a state commission approve urban and rural reserves. The reserves agreement was the result of lengthy negotiations between Metro and area counties, but stakeholders on both sides felt the decision was too sweeping.

Metro travel options grant applications due Oct. 15

Oct. 5, 2010 11:37 a.m.

Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in encouraging your community to walk, bike or ride transit? If so, your city, public agency or nonprofit may want to apply for a Metro grant, but you will want to act fast. The application due date of Oct. 15 is rapidly approaching. A total of $533,000 in federal transportation funds is available.

Outreach, equity topics at Gresham briefing

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 1, 2010 4:49 p.m.

Metro's Community Investment Strategy may have a sweeping vision, but without community support, it could struggle to achieve its goals. That was the message from officials from the eastern metro area Thursday night as they heard Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan outline his recommended strategy.

Jordan follows up on issues raised at Aug. 26 Westside Economic Alliance forum

Oct. 1, 2010 3:07 p.m.

On Aug. 26, Metro chief Michael Jordan presented his ideas about a Community Investment Strategy to a crowd of more than 150 business leaders, public officials and other interested citizens that attended a forum sponsored by the Westside Economic Alliance and the Clackamas County Business Alliance. Read the questions presented at the forum and the responses given.

Metro begins dialogue with communities of color around investments, policies

Sept. 30, 2010 3:55 p.m.

Metro chief operating officer Michael Jordan presented the overview of his proposed Community Investment Strategy to members of the Coalition of Communities of Color, a group founded nearly 10 years ago to address disparities and inequity of services experienced by minority communities.

Westside leaders talk about collaboration, legislature

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 30, 2010 3:34 p.m.

On his second-to-last scheduled briefing on the proposed Community Investment Strategy, Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan talked about some specific local government issues with Washington County leaders Wednesday night.

South metro business leaders ask about big picture

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 30, 2010 3:30 p.m.

It’s not surprising that business leaders from the southern metropolitan area were laden with big-picture questions about how Metro can help them encourage, and manage, growth.

Nursery owners ask planning questions

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 30, 2010 3:28 p.m.

Members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries’ Government Affairs Committee seemed to agree with Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan’s recommendations on making smarter regional investments at a Sept. 14 meeting. Jordan was presenting his recommendations for the Community Investment Strategy to the nursery owners, who honed in on the Metro staff chief’s suggestion that a regional task force be formed to target investments.

Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

Reed College celebrates completion of Nature in Neighborhoods grant

Posters capture recommendations for walkable city centers

Metro OKs $27.4 million to help fill Milwaukie MAX line budget gap

Local businesses honored for diversity efforts, achievements

Metro teaches toxics-free gardening success

Clackamas County seeks equity

PCPA Hires Jason Blackwell as new operations manager

Reserves recommendation disappoints conservationists, developers

Metro travel options grant applications due Oct. 15

Outreach, equity topics at Gresham briefing

Jordan follows up on issues raised at Aug. 26 Westside Economic Alliance forum

Metro begins dialogue with communities of color around investments, policies

Westside leaders talk about collaboration, legislature

South metro business leaders ask about big picture

Nursery owners ask planning questions