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National recognition for Metro's build-a-system tool

Jan. 22, 2010 2:15 p.m.

Metro's build-a-system tool tied for runner-up in the Transportation Research Board's Communicating with John and Jane Public competition. The national competition recognizes innovative methods of communicating technical transportation issues and concepts to the public.

Metro president, local leaders send message to governors on I-5 bridge replacement

Jan. 19, 2010 5:08 p.m.

Four local elected officials, two from Oregon and two from Washington, today warned the governors of Oregon and Washington that the current Columbia River Crossing project "as currently proposed still imposes unacceptable impacts on our communities."

Metro council hears testimony from dozens at hearings on urban and rural reserves

Jan. 15, 2010 3:45 p.m.

The Metro Council's initiative to secure 245,000 acres of urban and rural reserves for future use was supported by the majority of attendants during an open house and hearing Jan. 14 at the Metro Regional Center.

Metro protects Chehalem Ridge Natural Area in the Tualatin Valley

Jan. 7, 2010 4:14 p.m.

Metro's Natural Areas program started 2010 with big news – literally – by purchasing 1,143 acres of forestland in the Chehalem Mountains of the Tualatin Valley. It's the largest acquisition in the history of the Portland region's two voter-approved natural area bond measures.

Metro receives proposals from local governments for planning projects

Dec. 29, 2009 3:18 p.m.

Public agencies in 12 different cities within the Portland metropolitan area are each vying for a slice of more than $3.5 million in grant dollars available to fund their visions for making land within the urban growth boundary ready for development.

Celebrating 1,200 acres of natural area protected in 2009

Dec. 22, 2009 6:07 p.m.

Metro's Natural Areas Program had another busy year in 2009, buying land across the Portland metropolitan area to safeguard water quality, protect wildlife habitat and ensure access to nature for future generations.

Metro Council approves RTP, releases reserves map for further public comment

Dec. 18, 2009 12:10 p.m.

The Metro Council on Dec. 17 voted to approve the Regional Transportation Plan and to submit a draft intergovernmental agreement on urban and rural reserves for public comment in January 2010.

Barbur corridor recommended as next high capacity transit corridor

Dec. 17, 2009 2:46 p.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the High Capacity Transit Subcommittee agreed to recommend the Barbur Boulevard corridor as the next regional priority to advance to high capacity transit project development.

Andreas Koenig shares vision for creating efficient and sustainable industrial areas

Dec. 17, 2009 9:32 a.m.

Andreas Koenig, international consultant for sustainable development in the urban-industrial sector, addressed a full-to-capacity brownbag lunch session at Metro Regional Center on Dec. 16 to share lessons, tools and strategies for the efficient and sustainable use of existing industrial and employment land. Learn about his vision for creating hubs of sustainable innovation.

Environmental analysis moves forward for Lake Oswego to Portland transit

Dec. 15, 2009 2:58 p.m.

Metro and its partners are working to develop a transit project that meets future travel demand between Lake Oswego and Portland, supports local and regional land use plans, and garners public acceptance and community support.

Community members learn about the Tonquin Trail master plan at December open houses

Dec. 14, 2009 5:14 p.m.

Despite record cold weather, approximately 100 interested neighbors, families with children, and trail users attended open houses in Sherwood, Tualatin and Wilsonville last week to learn about the Tonquin Trail and share thoughts about the proposed trail segments.

Experts on centers and corridors present recommendations to the Metro Council

Dec. 14, 2009 4:20 p.m.

On Nov. 17, a panel of respected local experts in the fields of institutional real estate, financing, development and planning presented their findings and recommendations to the Metro Council on how to achieve more robust development in the region's centers and corridors.