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Jobs, natural assets at the fore at Metro inauguration

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 4, 2011 7:20 p.m.

Metro Council President Tom Hughes talks about using Portland's natural assets as a tool to lure companies to the Portland region. He says he'll begin recruiting potential employers next month. Councilors Carlotta Collette, Shirley Craddick and Kathryn Harrington and Auditor Suzanne Flynn also take oath of office.

Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program helps City of Tigard create new park

Jan. 4, 2011 11:09 a.m.

The City of Tigard is starting 2011 with good news: Summer Creek natural area has been protected as the city’s second largest park – and a signature accomplishment of Metro’s voter-approved natural areas bond measure.

Liberty says new role will have broader impact

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 3, 2011 4:07 p.m.

South Portland's Metro Councilor leaving office Jan. 15 to head University of Oregon program. Metro Council will appoint a new councilor to serve final years of Robert Liberty's term.

Robert Liberty to leave Metro Council, join University of Oregon

Jan. 3, 2011 12:03 p.m.

Metro Councilor Robert Liberty announced today that he is resigning his position on the Metro Council effective Jan. 15 to become executive director of the Sustainable Cities Initiative at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Metro moves forward with disc golf proposal at Blue Lake

Dec. 29, 2010 3:36 p.m.

The Metro Council recently granted conditional approval for Metro and the City of Fairview to move forward with plans to develop an 18-hole disc golf course at Metro’s Blue Lake Regional Park.

Benefits of new Civic Drive MAX station translate into jobs for local small and emerging businesses

Dec. 29, 2010 11:53 a.m.

When the Civic Drive MAX station officially opened in Gresham in early December after 13 years of planning, the benefits went beyond connecting the neighborhood to the region, residents to jobs and visitors to the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly Civic Drive neighborhood. For several small and emerging businesses in the region, the benefits translated into jobs.

Metro supports B-Line, Whole Foods partnership

Dec. 23, 2010 2:52 p.m.

Collecting donated food products efficiently is a huge challenge for service organizations. While there is an abundance of food waiting to be donated, the cost of transportation often limits those donations.

Jordan says Community Investment Strategy implementation marks shift for the agency

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 22, 2010 12:40 p.m.

With much of the strategy now adopted into Metro code, agency can start using new approaches to planning. A few pieces await discussion in 2011.

FTA awards Metro $2 million for transit analysis to connect Portland and Sherwood

Dec. 22, 2010 11:07 a.m.

Metro has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to study the best ways to improve transit in the Southwest corridor between downtown Portland and Sherwood.

Council passes capacity ordinance, delays affordable housing

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 16, 2010 10:32 p.m.

Harrington calls for more public involvement on Title 11 provisions; council will revisit affordable housing in 2011. The rest of the capacity ordinance passes; Community Investment Strategy adopted.

Metro Council approves policies to shape future growth

Dec. 16, 2010 5:31 p.m.

Capacity ordinance supports goals of Community Investment Strategy The Metro Council today approved an ordinance that will make changes in how the region plans for growth and development inside the urban growth boundary. The capacity ordinance, which passed unanimously, will amend regional policies that guide residential and employment growth over the next 20 years.

Community service a priority for employees of the Oregon Convention Center

Dec. 16, 2010 3:11 p.m.

The Oregon Convention Center considers community service among its top business priorities and to demonstrate its commitment to the local community and those struggling during difficult economic times, the entire staff spent part of the day yesterday preparing food baskets for the Portland Police Bureau’s Sunshine Division.

Give the gift of experiences at Metro's parks

Dec. 16, 2010 1:08 p.m.

Metro parks passes are a useful and thoughtful holiday gift, providing access to Metro parks and boat ramps for an entire year. Purchase a 2011 pass for admission and parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Chinook Landing Marine Park and the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Jobs, natural assets at the fore at Metro inauguration

Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program helps City of Tigard create new park

Liberty says new role will have broader impact

Robert Liberty to leave Metro Council, join University of Oregon

Metro moves forward with disc golf proposal at Blue Lake

Benefits of new Civic Drive MAX station translate into jobs for local small and emerging businesses

Metro supports B-Line, Whole Foods partnership

Jordan says Community Investment Strategy implementation marks shift for the agency

FTA awards Metro $2 million for transit analysis to connect Portland and Sherwood

Metro councilors meet with student leaders across the region

Trip to Detroit brings lessons for Metro

Council passes capacity ordinance, delays affordable housing

Metro Council approves policies to shape future growth

Community service a priority for employees of the Oregon Convention Center

Give the gift of experiences at Metro's parks