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Metro and Troutdale reach consensus on habitat protections

June 21, 2012 3:19 p.m.

The Metro Council today dismissed enforcement actions against Troutdale regarding compliance with regional habitat protections, following the Troutdale City Council’s adoption of an ordinance on June 12 that brings the city into compliance with Metro’s requirements.

Software helps cities and counties envision more vibrant communities

June 20, 2012 4:40 p.m.

Across the Portland area, cities and counties are trying to create more walkable neighborhoods and vibrant downtowns. But often it's difficult for communities to understand what their visions could look like when their plans come to fruition. Beyond pretty pictures, city planners want a way to make sure their visions are grounded in real estate market realities.

Matt Uchtman appointed Oregon Convention Center director of operations

June 20, 2012 1:30 p.m.

Uchtman has served as the convention center's operations manager of technical services since 2006, supervising the facility’s vast engineering, electrical, utility maintenance, grounds maintenance, telecommunication and audiovisual services for national convention, consumer tradeshow and special event clients.

Creating the hazardless home: tips from your friends and neighbors

June 20, 2012 10:30 a.m.

Avoiding toxic products is better for your health and your wallet. Cleaning and home maintenance products often contain skin irritants, volatile organic compounds and other toxins that can damage lungs and eyes, and perfumes that can trigger allergies. Children are the most vulnerable, but even pets can be at risk.

Study: Crashes cost more than congestion

By Dylan Rivera

June 19, 2012 11 a.m.

Metro safety report highlights risk on arterial streets The high risk on arterial streets is a key finding of a new Metro report that takes the first look at the special needs of transportation safety in urban areas, as opposed to rural areas that often are the focus of state transportation efforts.

Opt In panelists want habitat improved at natural areas, but cool to improving access

By Nick Christensen

June 15, 2012 9:30 a.m.

The survey was part of an ongoing effort by Metro to craft a possible operating levy for the 11,000 acres of regional natural areas, purchased in the last two decades after two successful bond measures. Money from the bond measures can't be used to operate nor maintain the preserves.

State commission unanimously approves UGB expansion

By Nick Christensen

June 14, 2012 4:35 p.m.

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission approved Metro's most recent urban growth boundary expansion on Thursday, ending one chapter in a years-long process to add more land for development in the region.

MPAC tour in Troutdale highlights challenges of brownfield conversion

By Nick Christensen

June 14, 2012 3:50 p.m.

About a dozen Metro Policy Advisory Committee members and community leaders went on a tour of the Port of Portland's Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park, the site of the Reynolds aluminum plant from 1941 to 2000. The port has been trying to convert the 700-acre Superfund site into a home for jobs in the east part of the region.

Opt In to tell Metro your priorities for Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail

June 13, 2012 8:22 p.m.

Metro contracts with a private operator to run the golf and tennis facilities; the current operations contract expires this year and Metro is seeking community input on selecting a new one. An Opt In online survey will come out Monday, June 18 asking the community to weigh in on their priorities for improvements at Glendoveer.

Court of Appeals rejects challenge to Metro's construction excise tax

By Nick Christensen

June 13, 2012 2:05 p.m.

In his opinion, Appeals Court Justice Timothy Sercombe said the extension did not violate a 2007 statewide moratorium on new construction taxes, in place until 2018. Homebuilders argued that the extension of the construction tax was in fact a new tax, because Metro changed what the money from the tax would be spent on.

Acadia Gardens reflects growing trend in housing preference

By Peggy Morell

June 13, 2012 11:45 a.m.

Just opened Acadia Gardens, a 41-unit mixed-use transit-oriented development for low-income working families,represents a new model for livable communities that, according to research by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development, will be the first choice of nearly a quarter of all U.S. households by 2030.

Washington County discussion underscores challenge of planning to reduce tailpipe emissions

By Nick Christensen

June 12, 2012 4:02 p.m.

Leaders from Metro are leaning on a mandate from state government to lend legitimacy to the Climate Smart Communities program, which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by 70 percent per capita before 2035. But they'd like to do that by making it so people don't have to do as much driving, by improving access to jobs, stores and restaurants in the suburbs where driving is prevalent.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Lark-hunting eagle thwarted in quest for snack at St. Johns Landfill site

Metro and Troutdale reach consensus on habitat protections

Metro close to asking for proposals for Glendoveer contract

Software helps cities and counties envision more vibrant communities

Matt Uchtman appointed Oregon Convention Center director of operations

Creating the hazardless home: tips from your friends and neighbors

Firefighters douse small blaze at Blue Heron site

Study: Crashes cost more than congestion

Opt In panelists want habitat improved at natural areas, but cool to improving access

State commission unanimously approves UGB expansion

MPAC tour in Troutdale highlights challenges of brownfield conversion

Opt In to tell Metro your priorities for Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail

Court of Appeals rejects challenge to Metro's construction excise tax

Acadia Gardens reflects growing trend in housing preference

Washington County discussion underscores challenge of planning to reduce tailpipe emissions