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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.

At new Scouter Mountain Natural Area, region earns a badge in habitat protection

May 5, 2011 2:02 p.m.

One minute you’re cruising past Happy Valley subdivisions, with basketball hoops in driveways and shrubs lining front yards. The next, you’re climbing a steep, narrow road with fir trees swaying overhead and birds chirping about your arrival.

Washington initiative could be hurdle for Columbia River Crossing tolling

By Nick Christensen

May 4, 2011 4:40 p.m.

Tim Eyman's Initiative 1125 would ban variable tolling, place other restrictions on tolls and highway projects. Interstate Bridge replacement project's funding plan relies on using higher tolls during peak hours.

Metro transit-oriented development project vies for prestigious ULI award

May 3, 2011 10:38 a.m.

The Urban Land Institute's Awards for Excellence seeks real estate development projects with a touch of the visionary, features that inspire, innovation that surprises, and efficiencies in design that reflect a conscious intent about how land, space and resources are used.

New Metro leader working to create good jobs now and in the future

April 29, 2011 4:59 p.m.

Supporting a strong local economy, creating good jobs, and making it faster and easier for people and businesses in the region to get where they need to go takes strong leadership and cooperation. But getting any of that done takes good relationships.

Local leaders focus on the prosperity of East Metro

April 29, 2011 11:54 a.m.

Advocates for the east side of the Portland metropolitan region agreed that economic vitality, livability, safety and environmental quality should be enhanced by the East Metro Connections Plan - a community investment strategy that will identify specific transportation, community and economic development projects in Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village and Multnomah County.

David Fisher Q&A: Open space expert talks about creating a true park and trail system

By Nick Christensen

April 29, 2011 11 a.m.

Fisher has guided open space network efforts in the Twin Cities and St. Louis. He's been in the Portland region all week talking about strategies for linking trail and parks networks in both Oregon and southwest Washington. One key message - "The parks are not the system. The region is the system."

Metro Council releases three redistricting options for public review

April 28, 2011 5:06 p.m.

The Metro Council wants the public to comment on three options for redrawing the boundaries of Council districts. Every ten years, following the completion of the U.S. Census, the Metro Council is required to evaluate whether each of its six districts are of relatively equal population and adjust the district boundaries as necessary to provide for equal representation.

Metro natural area grows, protecting Rock Creek and the animals that depend on it

April 27, 2011 4:37 p.m.

Some natural areas make a splash with hiking trails or high-profile locations. Others – including a growing swath of land in western Multnomah County – quietly go about the business of protecting water quality and wildlife habitat, fulfilling two objectives of Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program. Metro recently purchased 37 acres along North Abbey Creek, creating a natural area of nearly 120 acres combined with three previously protected, side-by-side properties.

Join Metro and Bigfish Bikes to learn about the role of folding bikes in transportation

April 27, 2011 4:10 p.m.

Metro Regional Travel Options and Bigfish Folding Bikes will host a presentation on the role of folding bikes in transportation from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, in rooms 370A and B at Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave. in Portland. Bigfish Folding Bikes works with cities across the country to incorporate folding bikes into transit use, giving commuters an easy solution for traveling the first and last mile trips to and from the transit stations.

The Knoll at Tigard contributes to full spectrum of housing availability

April 26, 2011 3:39 p.m.

The Knoll at Tigard, a 48-unit apartment complex for seniors of modest means, opened April 21 in an area with a high concentration of low-income seniors and a need for affordable housing. Funded in part by Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Program, the four-story, energy efficient building is helping Tigard revitalize and re-green its city center. Learn more about the first housing development built in Tigard's Downtown Urban Renewal District and how it's moving Tigard toward becoming a full spectrum housing city.

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

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

Eyman: Washington toll initiative reinforces existing laws

At new Scouter Mountain Natural Area, region earns a badge in habitat protection

Washington initiative could be hurdle for Columbia River Crossing tolling

City of Portland, Metro team up to protect River View forest as natural area

Folding bike peddler talks up rental network

Metro transit-oriented development project vies for prestigious ULI award

Three proposals, one frontrunner for Metro redistricting

New Metro leader working to create good jobs now and in the future

Local leaders focus on the prosperity of East Metro

David Fisher Q&A: Open space expert talks about creating a true park and trail system

Metro Council releases three redistricting options for public review

Metro natural area grows, protecting Rock Creek and the animals that depend on it

Join Metro and Bigfish Bikes to learn about the role of folding bikes in transportation

The Knoll at Tigard contributes to full spectrum of housing availability