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Hours of testimony shed little light on likely decision about reserves

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 21, 2010 9:19 a.m.

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission gave few hints on Wednesday as to how it was thinking about the region’s proposed urban and rural reserves, even after hours of testimony from objectors.

Commission weighs objections to urban and rural reserves designations

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 19, 2010 10:50 p.m.

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission on Tuesday began a four-day hearing about reserves at the Metro Regional Center, kicking off hours of testimony before a full day of deliberation scheduled for Friday.

Reserves used as template for investment Leadership Council idea

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 19, 2010 5:32 p.m.

Metro staff and an exploratory committee of 16 businesspeople, elected officials and community advocates are working on developing a think tank to discuss what Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan describes as a vexing problem – what does the public develop to attract the most private investment?

Oklahoma City initiative credited with returns on investments

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 19, 2010 5:31 p.m.

Nearly two decades ago, civic leaders in Oklahoma City convinced taxpayers their city needed an image boost. In 1993, about 54 percent of voters signed off on a 1 percent sales tax to pay for projects like an upgraded convention center, a waterfront, sports stadiums, a library, a concert hall and a downtown transit system.

Public speaks out about community investment and urban growth boundary expansion

Oct. 18, 2010 5:07 p.m.

Metro has released a public comment summary report about the Community Investment Strategy, based on comments received from Aug. 10 through Oct. 1 about investment in public structures and possible urban growth boundary expansion areas.

Metro co-sponsors EcoDistricts Summit on sustainable neighborhood development

Oct. 18, 2010 4:43 p.m.

Metro is co-sponsoring the 2010 EcoDistricts Summit, a global conference dedicated to neighborhood-scale sustainability and innovation, held in Portland Oct. 25-27. Conference topics include district utilities, green building, smart energy grids, transportation, urban habitat, water management, waste management and community development.

MPAC agrees with Metro staff on industrial expansion

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 15, 2010 11 a.m.

An advisory committee of local leaders narrowly agrees with 310 acre industrial expansion in Washington County. Hillsboro, Portland mayors debate regional benefits from greenfield development.

Some agreement, some concerns on South Hillsboro potential

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 14, 2010 3 p.m.

Metro Councilors are beginning to tackle this year's urban growth boundary analysis, the council's first comprehensive look at the boundary since 2002. The agency's chief operating officer, Michael Jordan, recommended South Hillsboro in August as the top candidate for a boundary expansion for residential land.

Council seems to support modest growth boundary expansion

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 14, 2010 10:39 a.m.

The council addressed the urban growth boundary as a board for the first time at a Tuesday worksession, and at least four councilors said they were comfortable with saying the region will need about 15,000 new residential units to meet state capacity requirements.

Metro's business operations get sustainability boost

Oct. 12, 2010 6:17 p.m.

The Metro Council has approved a plan to further reduce the agency's environmental footprint. The new plan, addressing greenhouse gas emissions, toxics use, waste generation, water consumption and habitat, aims to transform Metro's internal government operations into a sustainable business model largely by year 2025.

Metro teams show their mettle in September Bike Commute Challenge

Oct. 12, 2010 4:15 p.m.

Both the Oregon Zoo and the Metro Regional Center were healthy competitors in last month's Bicycle Transportation Alliance's Bike Commute Challenge, which is a friendly competition among work sites to encourage employees to bike to work. Overall, nearly 1,300 workplaces and 11,000 people participated in the event this year, logging more than 1 million miles of bike commutes.

Reed College celebrates completion of Nature in Neighborhoods grant

Oct. 8, 2010 4:55 p.m.

Canyon Day, taking place Saturday, Oct. 9 at Reed College, will celebrate completion of two projects to restore natural habitat and clean water – the Upper Crystal Springs Enhancement Project and a culvert below Southeast 28th Avenue.

Posters capture recommendations for walkable city centers

Oct. 8, 2010 7:18 a.m.

What makes a city pedestrian-friendly? Which street design elements calm traffic? How can converting a one-way street to two-way traffic make downtowns more livable and economically successful? View three posters that reflect the findings of walking audits conducted by the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute in June and learn how walkability can help revitalize neighborhoods and city centers.

Metro OKs $27.4 million to help fill Milwaukie MAX line budget gap

Oct. 7, 2010 6:40 p.m.

The Metro Council today unanimously approved upping the region's contribution to the Milwaukie MAX line project, helping the project gather nearly all the money needed to start construction next summer.

Hours of testimony shed little light on likely decision about reserves

Commission weighs objections to urban and rural reserves designations

Reserves used as template for investment Leadership Council idea

Oklahoma City initiative credited with returns on investments

Public speaks out about community investment and urban growth boundary expansion

Metro co-sponsors EcoDistricts Summit on sustainable neighborhood development

MPAC agrees with Metro staff on industrial expansion

Some agreement, some concerns on South Hillsboro potential

Council seems to support modest growth boundary expansion

Metro's business operations get sustainability boost

Metro teams show their mettle in September Bike Commute Challenge

Metro grant provides secure, covered bike parking at PSU

Reed College celebrates completion of Nature in Neighborhoods grant

Posters capture recommendations for walkable city centers

Metro OKs $27.4 million to help fill Milwaukie MAX line budget gap