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Retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno honored with lifetime walkability achievement award

Dec. 6, 2016 4:28 p.m.

Andy Cotugno accepts the 2016 Legacy Award at Oregon Walks' Weston Awards dinner, Dec. 2, 2016.

Oregon Walks presented retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno with its 2016 Weston Legacy Award last week, recognizing his decades of work advancing more walkable communities in the Portland region.

Beyond the Orange: 6 more wins for getting around in Milwaukie

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 6, 2016 8:59 a.m.

While the Orange Line MAX understandably grabs much of the attention, it's not the only thing that's making it easier and safer to get around Milwaukie. City leaders and residents are celebrating a number of recent or planned improvements and efforts in the community. Here are a few.

Witness to history: Milwaukie through the years

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 6, 2016 8:58 a.m.

Through its 170-year history, downtown Milwaukie has reflected changing trends of transportation, economics and culture. Here's a glimpse at how downtown has changed over the years.

Opportunity in access: Exploring the future of North Milwaukie jobs center

By Guadalupe Triana

Dec. 6, 2016 8:57 a.m.

As officials continue to look for opportunities to promote healthy growth in a town that has struggled to develop economically, a regional partnership could help ensure the vitality of the North Milwaukie industrial district for years to come.

Seed corn conveys bleak outlook for Portland-area transportation funding at forum

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 5, 2016 4 p.m.

A full jar of seed corn at Regional Transportation Plan Forum 3

Portland-area leaders met Friday to discuss a dry forecast for funding the region's transportation needs, as Metro continues work on a major update of the region's 20-year transportation vision. The presentation took a unique approach.

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.

Read Our Big Backyard Winter 2025

Mt. Hood Community College students inspire restoration of South Beaver Creek Natural Area

Forest Grove celebrates groundbreaking of Jesse Quinn Apartments

Retired Metro planner Andy Cotugno honored with lifetime walkability achievement award

Asbestos rules for Metro transfer stations customers changing April 1

Down the line: Tracking change in Milwaukie, after MAX

Beyond the Orange: 6 more wins for getting around in Milwaukie

Witness to history: Milwaukie through the years

Opportunity in access: Exploring the future of North Milwaukie jobs center

Seed corn conveys bleak outlook for Portland-area transportation funding at forum

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

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