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'Listen and celebrate': Event celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at Oregon Zoo

By Guadalupe Triana

Oct. 17, 2016 10:33 a.m.

Many communities are reclaiming Columbus Day and putting the focus on Indigenous communities. On Oct. 10, the Native American Youth and Family Center, Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, Multnomah County and Metro hosted the second annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration at the Oregon Zoo

Metro planting season: What does it take to prepare millions of plants, seeds for restoration projects?

By Rebecca Koffman

Oct. 14, 2016 1:02 p.m.

Go behind the scenes and see what it takes to prepare for the native seeds and plants that will help restore parks and natural areas across the region.

Salmon Homecoming, as told by Metro naturalist Dan Daly

By Cory Eldridge

Oct. 12, 2016 3:12 p.m.

photo of naturalist and visitors at Salmon Homecoming

Naturalists are nature’s storytellers, and Metro naturalist Dan Daly can spin the yarn of the salmon’s return like a bard. When we interviewed him about Salmon Homecoming, we only had to ask one question: Can you tell us about the salmon returning?

Metro receives $895K grant to expand jobs and housing opportunity in Southwest Corridor

Oct. 11, 2016 5:14 p.m.

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded Metro an $895,000 grant to create an equitable economic development and housing strategy for the Southwest Corridor, where the region's next MAX line could connect Portland State University to Bridgeport Village as soon as 2025.

White House says development reforms could help solve housing shortages – here's how greater Portland stacks up

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 11, 2016 4 p.m.

photo of a construction tour at the Prescott Apartments

A recent report by the Obama administration identifies some ways that the many cities that are facing housing crises can break the development logjam, and get homes built.

Rockwood hosts community walking tour complete with updated transportation plans

By Guadalupe Triana

Oct. 11, 2016 3:20 p.m.

Rockwood Rising, a project fighting to overturn years of instability and economic constraint, hosted a walking tour at the Rockwood Town Center where it shared upcoming plans with the community.

Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grants provide $205,000 boost for community restoration projects

By Cory Eldridge

Oct. 5, 2016 4:32 p.m.

photo of Nature in Neighborhoods grant recipient

The restoration and community stewardship grants support local organizations with projects that preserve and restore fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality and connect people with nature.

Rapid bus committee probes budget constraints, east Multnomah options

By Craig Beebe

Oct. 5, 2016 12:03 p.m.

Powell-Division steering committee Oct. 3, 2016

A committee leading plans for a new rapid bus service between Portland and Gresham continues to grapple with balancing costs and service. They are hoping for a final route recommendation this fall.

Public notice (closed): Gresham Sanitary Service transfer station franchise

Oct. 5, 2016 11:59 a.m.

Gresham Sanitary Service submitted an application to Metro for a transfer station franchise to transport waste to a landfill. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Nov. 7, 2016.

Clay Creative brings tech jobs to Southeast Portland neighborhood

By Guadalupe Triana

Oct. 4, 2016 11:35 a.m.

While the Pearl District continues to flourish with up-and-coming tech companies, there is another neighborhood experiencing a similar tech growth just on the other side of the Willamette River.

A recipe for transportation funding? Forum shares ingredients from Seattle, Bay Area and Los Angeles

By Craig Beebe

Sept. 27, 2016 4:38 p.m.

Build a broad coalition, with strong leadership. Have a clear vision. Think big – and be bold. Over and over again, a group of community leaders from all over greater Portland heard those messages Friday, at the second of five “regional leadership forums” setting an agenda for a major update of the region’s long-range transportation vision.

Inside Willamette Falls: A Q&A with the landscape architect Carol Mayer-Reed

By Lisa Shishido Konkola

Sept. 27, 2016 10:48 a.m.

Oregon City, Clackamas County, Metro and the State of Oregon have teamed up to help transform a former industrial site into an iconic destination, beginning with a public riverwalk. The partners are working with a world-class design team: Snøhetta, Mayer/Reed and DIALOG, chosen last year in a competitive selection process that drew proposals from around the world.

Restoration of rare aspen grove brings more color to Killin Wetlands

By Kate Holleran

Sept. 27, 2016 8 a.m.

photo of aspen at Killin Wetlands Natural Area

The aspen forest at Metro’s Killin Wetlands is one of several small groves scattered on the floodplain of the west fork of Dairy Creek, and I was excited for the chance to restore this rare native habitat.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

'Listen and celebrate': Event celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day at Oregon Zoo

Metro planting season: What does it take to prepare millions of plants, seeds for restoration projects?

Salmon Homecoming, as told by Metro naturalist Dan Daly

Metro receives $895K grant to expand jobs and housing opportunity in Southwest Corridor

White House says development reforms could help solve housing shortages – here's how greater Portland stacks up

Rockwood hosts community walking tour complete with updated transportation plans

Comment now: $33 million for walking, biking and moving freight

Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grants provide $205,000 boost for community restoration projects

Rapid bus committee probes budget constraints, east Multnomah options

Public notice (closed): Gresham Sanitary Service transfer station franchise

Clay Creative brings tech jobs to Southeast Portland neighborhood

Task force eyes options for more growth flexibility

A recipe for transportation funding? Forum shares ingredients from Seattle, Bay Area and Los Angeles

Inside Willamette Falls: A Q&A with the landscape architect Carol Mayer-Reed

Restoration of rare aspen grove brings more color to Killin Wetlands