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Council will focus on capacity ordinance, UGB review set for 2011

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 23, 2010 10:26 a.m.

A Monday memo from Metro Council President Carlotta Collette said last month's partial remand of rural reserves from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission means that a review of the urban growth boundary won't happen until next year.

Zoo receives prestigious national exhibit award

Nov. 19, 2010 5:01 p.m.

The president of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums presented Kim Smith, director of the Oregon Zoo, with its prestigious AZA Exhibit Award for the zoo’s Predators of the Serengeti exhibit during the Metro Council meeting this week.

Metro offers tips to turn “Black Friday” green

Nov. 19, 2010 12:28 p.m.

The day after Thanksgiving is promoted as a time to shop ‘til ya drop. Metro can help you turn your Thanksgiving traditions and Black Friday green. As you begin making your shopping plans this holiday season, consider these simple tips to make your holidays waste-wise.

Metro reduces barriers for minority, women and emerging small businesses

Nov. 19, 2010 11:49 a.m.

The Metro Council recently made new commitments to hire minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses. Metro’s use of MWESB firms increased during the last decade and a half, but the Metro Council is pushing for even greater MWESB participation in its contracting programs.

Brownfields redevelopment brews success in Beaverton

Nov. 18, 2010 2:37 p.m.

The site of Ava Roasteria, a free-trade coffee house in Beaverton, was once home to an auto body shop that contaminated the site with the petroleum-based products it used. Due to the perseverance of Amy Saberiyan, the owner and developer of the property, the contaminated site was cleaned and the old underground gas tanks removed.

New density rules could give cities flexibility

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 18, 2010 1:46 p.m.

"Table 1 of Title 1" – five words that can spike the blood pressure of most planners in the Portland region. The chart is the basis of many zoning decisions in any given city, and is a reason disgruntled residents often blame Metro for denser developments in the suburbs.

Metro Council wants to know: How much does region care about UGB-free capacity ordinance?

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 17, 2010 1:44 p.m.

Council discusses dropping one of its scheduled capacity ordinance hearings, but decides to hold it. Councilors want to know how much interest there is in things like industrial replenishment and planning outcomes now that the urban growth boundary seems off the table for the year.

Volunteer work crews to restore Baltimore Woods greenway, where Metro is making a difference

Nov. 17, 2010 12:55 p.m.

Volunteers will be out in full force this Saturday, helping SOLV plant native trees and shrubs in the Baltimore Woods corridor of North Portland. Volunteer teams will help restore this unique oak habitat in the middle of the city, which is being protected in part by Metro’s voter-approved natural areas bond measure.

Be seen, be safe this winter without breaking the bank

Nov. 17, 2010 12:42 p.m.

With the days getting shorter, people who bike and walk in the evening are likely to find themselves in the dark earlier. But, don’t worry, there are lots easy, inexpensive ways you can be seen and be safe this winter.

Streetscapes leverage investments, create housing diversity

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 12, 2010 2:04 p.m.

Research, done in conjunction with Johnson-Reid and Fregonese Associates, looks at three Portland-region neighborhoods. Metro Policy Advisory Committee members question suburban applications, impacts to agency budgets.

Metro greens its vehicle fleet again

Nov. 12, 2010 11:25 a.m.

Metro accomplished a few green tasks this month by doing one thing: buying a smart car for its vehicle fleet. Officially called "smart fortwo," the car will not only save Metro money by using less gas, but it creates extremely low exhaust emissions and causes less wear and tear on roads thanks to its diminutive size.

Expert on interpretive signs leads how-to on effective use of nature-friendly messages

Nov. 12, 2010 9:18 a.m.

More than 70 communication, public affairs, landscaping, planning, marketing and engineering professionals took direction about creating interpretive signs through Freeman Tilden's six principals of interpretation.

Hillsboro seeks to make downtown area more vibrant and livable with pedestrian-friendly strategies

Nov. 12, 2010 9:14 a.m.

Ian Lockwood, a specialist in designing pedestrian friendly cities from the consulting firm AECOM, presented a proposal for making downtown Hillsboro more walkable to a joint session of the Hillsboro City Council and the planning commission on Nov. 9.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Hughes' story - knowing when to listen

Council will focus on capacity ordinance, UGB review set for 2011

Metro Council appoints diverse residents to transportation panel

Zoo receives prestigious national exhibit award

Metro offers tips to turn “Black Friday” green

Metro reduces barriers for minority, women and emerging small businesses

Brownfields redevelopment brews success in Beaverton

New density rules could give cities flexibility

Metro Council wants to know: How much does region care about UGB-free capacity ordinance?

Volunteer work crews to restore Baltimore Woods greenway, where Metro is making a difference

Be seen, be safe this winter without breaking the bank

Streetscapes leverage investments, create housing diversity

Metro greens its vehicle fleet again

Expert on interpretive signs leads how-to on effective use of nature-friendly messages

Hillsboro seeks to make downtown area more vibrant and livable with pedestrian-friendly strategies