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Metro Council adopts new district maps

By Nick Christensen

May 19, 2011 5:23 p.m.

The Metro Council voted 6-0 today to adopt a new map of Metro Council districts that will remain in effect for at least the next 10 years, beginning with the 2012 election cycle. Each new Metro Council district will comes within 3.5 percent of the average district population of 248,362 people, based on the results of the U.S. Census.

Nearly $1.6 million in Metro's Nature in Neighborhood grants benefit community projects

May 19, 2011 4:17 p.m.

Envision standing underneath a magnificent old oak and looking down into the Willamette River to see salmon and trout making their way into the mouth of Johnson Creek. Now imagine watching an invasive weed new to the Portland metropolitan area clog ponds at the Blue Heron Wetlands and make its way to nearby waterways including Smith and Bybee lakes. Efforts to protect, restore, promote and celebrate nature throughout the Portland metropolitan region received a nearly $1.6 million boost from Metro on Thursday. The Metro Council awarded 17 Nature in Neighborhood grants to a variety of worthwhile projects.

Metro Council wants collaboration, more analysis on convention center hotel project

May 18, 2011 5:18 p.m.

With Portland Mayor Sam Adams apparently pushing for renovations of smaller hotels in the vicinity, Metro Council, MERC commissioners want a fresher look at the potential finances of a "headquarters hotel" near the Oregon Convention Center.

Field notes: Finding property boundaries

May 18, 2011 12:05 p.m.

"It was impossible to put my foot down without stepping on a spring flower: a yellow wood violet, trillium, false lily of the valley or spring beauty. A landscape that was brown and wet a few weeks ago soaked a few days of warm weather and emerged in a fantasia of native plants." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Portland vs. Washington, D.C.: 394 vs. 1,575

May 18, 2011 11 a.m.

Through a combination of land use planning and a strong regional transit network, the Portland metropolitan region is fighting long commutes, congestion and urban sprawl more successfully than other urban areas.

Celebrate Tigard's new Sunrise natural area

May 18, 2011 10:20 a.m.

Tigard celebrates one of its newest acquisitions Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at 150th Avenue and Sunrise Lane in Tigard. The city recently acquired the 20-acre Sunrise natural area on the north side of Bull Mountain as part of its $17 million park bond measure. The Sunrise purchase links Cach Park Natural Area and the Westside Powerline Trail corridor.

Fritz talks about MPAC diversity, committee debates balance

By Nick Christensen

May 16, 2011 3:55 p.m.

Portland City Commissioner suggests communities of color, environmental justice and youth representatives be added to the board. Some elected officials say the Metro Policy Advisory Committee should continue to lean on elected officials.

Set Packy free? Activists ask Metro Council to release zoo's famed elephant

By Nick Christensen

May 13, 2011 5:12 p.m.

Five activists testify before Metro Council at Thursday meeting. In an interview, Oregon Zoo Director Kim Smith says Packy is comfortable and healthy at his current location.

Sixth graders get lesson in nature, waste reduction with new season of outdoor school

May 13, 2011 3:22 p.m.

With Metro’s third season of waste reduction education at outdoor school under way, a new group of sixth graders across the region will discover how their choices can help conserve resources and protect the environment.

Other countries look to Metro for public engagement lessons

May 11, 2011 4:57 p.m.

Public engagement has played a central role in Metro’s most important and long-lasting efforts. This week, Metro hosted leaders from Australia and New Zealand who are studying the Portland metropolitan region to benefit their communities.

Councilors talk about Sellwood, Beaverton redistricting at worksession

By Nick Christensen

May 11, 2011 4:03 p.m.

In one of the redistricting proposals, both Sellwood and Beaverton would be split among council districts. Councilors discuss whether it's good to have multiple representatives or full attention from one councilor.

Join Councilor Burkholder and pledge to help save endangered leopards

May 11, 2011 3:56 p.m.

Using the very successful Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser as a model, the Portland Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers is raising money for the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance in an effort to save the critically endangered Amur leopard.

Metro notes: Maywood Park mayor doesn't like redistricting plan; more info on large lot replenishment

By Nick Christensen

May 10, 2011 9:14 a.m.

More cities expected to offer opinions on redistricting before Thursday's first public hearing. Also, another Metro senior staffer is headed to Salem.

Eyman: Washington toll initiative reinforces existing laws

By Nick Christensen

May 5, 2011 3:59 p.m.

Eyman's Initiative 1125 would prohibit variable tolling, among other restrictions on toll projects. He says the proposal is mainly to reinforce the principles of an initiative Washington voters passed in 2010.

Metro Council adopts new district maps

Nearly $1.6 million in Metro's Nature in Neighborhood grants benefit community projects

Metro Council wants collaboration, more analysis on convention center hotel project

Field notes: Finding property boundaries

Portland vs. Washington, D.C.: 394 vs. 1,575

Celebrate Tigard's new Sunrise natural area

Fritz talks about MPAC diversity, committee debates balance

Set Packy free? Activists ask Metro Council to release zoo's famed elephant

Sixth graders get lesson in nature, waste reduction with new season of outdoor school

Other countries look to Metro for public engagement lessons

Councilors talk about Sellwood, Beaverton redistricting at worksession

Join Councilor Burkholder and pledge to help save endangered leopards

Metro notes: Maywood Park mayor doesn't like redistricting plan; more info on large lot replenishment

North Mississippi Avenue connects the dots for Tigard downtowners seeking Main Street revival

Eyman: Washington toll initiative reinforces existing laws