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Metro Council updates UGB proposal in advance of Oct. 20 public hearing and vote

Oct. 13, 2011 4:55 p.m.

On Thursday, the Metro Council amended its proposed ordinance to expand the urban growth boundary by adding one new area for consideration at its final public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Metro Council makes minor change to urban growth boundary proposal

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 13, 2011 4:32 p.m.

Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka makes suggestion to add 48 acres to the area Metro is considering for an urban growth boundary expansion. Council's proposal also sets a baseline for units per acre in expansion areas.

Residents add ideas for the Southwest Corridor Plan

Oct. 11, 2011 2:22 p.m.

Great ideas from residents will help inform the scope of the Southwest Corridor Plan – things like the importance of walkable town centers that include space for housing and businesses; preserved greenspace, including parks and natural areas; bicycle access; and ensuring that future growth is planned for on a community level.

Metro expands natural areas at Rock Creek, Deep Creek, Chehalem Ridge and Canemah Bluff

Oct. 10, 2011 2:57 p.m.

a photo of an aerial view of forest and farmland

Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program started the fall with a flurry of land acquisitions, from the west side of the region to the east side. New natural areas build on Metro’s work in several areas that have been focal points of the 2006 natural areas bond measure.

Metro tests new approach to fight illegal dumping

Oct. 10, 2011 12:40 p.m.

Bright orange tags that declare “This item has been illegally dumped,” are appearing on discarded sofas, mattresses and other bulky items left on street corners as part of a new effort to stop illegal dumping, clean up neighborhoods and reduce costs to Metro’s solid waste rate payers.

More than 40 speak about urban growth boundary at Washington County hearing

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 7, 2011 5:16 p.m.

Hillsboro and Cornelius expansion receive the most public support, but many speakers also said the Metro Council should wait before expanding the boundary.

Learn more about what your property taxes pay for at Metro

Oct. 7, 2011 2:45 p.m.

Property taxes support essential services provided by schools, counties, cities, special districts and other local governments, including Metro, but property tax statements don’t provide detailed information about what tax money to a particular government gets spent on.

Metro Council tells staff to continue researching Willamette Falls site

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 4, 2011 6:35 p.m.

Metro won't be locked in to buying the property even if it is the winning bidder. Project partners envision a park-like setting that honors the region's history and also provides economic redevelopment opportunities for Oregon City.

Bring order to your garden as fall makes a mess

Oct. 4, 2011 6:12 p.m.

Fall wreaks havoc on even the most orderly garden. Summer edibles start dying off. The last of the tomatoes rot. Fallen apples ferment in the lawn. Don’t leave the mess until spring! Check out these tips to help you enjoy a good-looking yard through the rainy months, keep your plants and soil healthier, and keep disease and pests in check without the use of toxic chemicals.

Brownfields programs spark reinvestment in Beaverton park

Oct. 4, 2011 1:15 p.m.

Restoration work will transform a former gas station lot into green space at Beaverton's Eichler Park. The transformation comes through the successful partnership between Metro, the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Business Oregon and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The brownfield cleanup will add two-thirds of an acre to the park.

Metro-Portland 50s bikeway project gets final city council OK

Sept. 30, 2011 3:15 p.m.

A 4.5-mile network of bike and pedestrian improvements that will connect Northeast and Southeast Portland got a final nod from the Portland City Council this week. The project was made possible by a grant from Metro's regional flexible funding program, which will cover 90 percent of the $1.5 million cost.

MPAC gets heated as leaders talk about density on the edges

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 29, 2011 5:15 p.m.

Advisory committee of regional leaders tells the Metro Council to plan for more dense development on the edges. Washington County representatives push back, saying there's not enough time to revise plans for new developments before the Metro Council's October vote.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Federal government honors Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project

Metro Council updates UGB proposal in advance of Oct. 20 public hearing and vote

Metro Council makes minor change to urban growth boundary proposal

Residents add ideas for the Southwest Corridor Plan

Metro expands natural areas at Rock Creek, Deep Creek, Chehalem Ridge and Canemah Bluff

Metro tests new approach to fight illegal dumping

More than 40 speak about urban growth boundary at Washington County hearing

Learn more about what your property taxes pay for at Metro

UGB FAQ: All about the Metro Council's look at the urban growth boundary

Metro Council tells staff to continue researching Willamette Falls site

Bring order to your garden as fall makes a mess

Brownfields programs spark reinvestment in Beaverton park

Metro-Portland 50s bikeway project gets final city council OK

New information available about urban growth boundary options

MPAC gets heated as leaders talk about density on the edges