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Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce weighs in on recommendations

Sept. 22, 2009 2:49 p.m.

Restricting expansion to already-developed areas could hurt future economic growth, some members of the Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce told Metro representatives Tuesday morning.

North Clackamas Chamber focuses on accountability measures, sewer repair funding

Sept. 22, 2009 8:44 a.m.

Urban and rural reserves took a back seat to accountability Monday morning as Metro Councilor Carlotta Collette met with the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce on Metro staff’s 20-year growth plan.

Members of Multnomah County Farm Bureau weigh in on chief operating officer's recommendations

Sept. 18, 2009 5:46 p.m.

At a meeting with the Multnomah County Farm Bureau Thursday, farmers took to task Metro’s claim that 70 percent of residents support preserving agriculture in the Portland area.

Commercial real estate community weighs in on chief operating officer's recommendations

Sept. 17, 2009 5:06 p.m.

Members of the commercial real estate community raised serious concerns today over Metro staff's growth recommendations and accused Metro of being unreceptive to their complaints.

The Intertwine launches on streets across the Portland-Vancouver region

Sept. 17, 2009 1:07 p.m.

People walking underneath trees at Blue Lake Park

The streets will be paved with green Friday, Sept. 18 as dozens of groups come together to create parks in public parking spaces around the region. Park(ing) Day celebrates parks and promotes the need for more of them.

Oregon Association of Nurseries weighs in on growth recommendations

Sept. 17, 2009 10:43 a.m.

As Metro began taking feedback from community organizations on its growth recommendations, Metro Councilor Rod Park advised members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries to be on the lookout for bargaining chips.

Chief operating officer Michael Jordan presents recommendations to the Metro Council

Sept. 16, 2009 10:14 a.m.

The Metro Council represents a lot of communities with a lot of potential for growth. Before Metro looks at expanding the Portland metropolitan area's urban land, it should focus on unlocking those existing communities' potential.

Metro chief recommends preserving urban growth boundary, investing in existing facilities, focusing on jobs

Sept. 15, 2009 9:31 a.m.

The current urban growth boundary around the Portland metropolitan area is large enough to contain virtually all of the population and employment growth forecast for the next 20 years, but only if effective, efficient actions are taken by local governments, according to recommendations released today by Metro's chief operating officer Michael Jordan.

Metro COO meets with city and county managers

Sept. 11, 2009 5:19 p.m.

On Sept. 11, Metro chief operating officer Michael Jordan gave city and county administrators a preview of a report he will issue on Sept. 15 that outlines recommended policies and investments to support jobs, protect the urban growth boundary and build on past investments in essential public services.

Newest MAX line opens for business this weekend

Sept. 10, 2009 6:47 p.m.

After years in the planning, the Green Line will begin service connecting north Clackamas County to the regional light rail system. Join the festivities this Saturday at Pioneer Square, Clackamas Town Center and other stations along the line.

MPAC addresses business recycling, local investments

Sept. 10, 2009 6:32 p.m.

Business recycling, investments in local communities and a preview of a series of upcoming policy recommendations by Metro COO Michael Jordan were the main areas of focus at the Metro Policy Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 9.

Transportation speaker series: Global experiences in congestion pricing

Sept. 9, 2009 11:10 a.m.

Join the regional discussion about innovative solutions to transporation planning challenges. The latest installment of Metro's transportation speaker series welcomes Naveen Lamba, an international expert on congestion pricing. The lecture is from noon to 1 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 10, at Metro Regional Center.