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Metro Council updates UGB proposal in advance of Oct. 20 public hearing and vote

Oct. 13, 2011 4:55 p.m.

On Thursday, the Metro Council amended its proposed ordinance to expand the urban growth boundary by adding one new area for consideration at its final public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Metro Council makes minor change to urban growth boundary proposal

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 13, 2011 4:32 p.m.

Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka makes suggestion to add 48 acres to the area Metro is considering for an urban growth boundary expansion. Council's proposal also sets a baseline for units per acre in expansion areas.

Residents add ideas for the Southwest Corridor Plan

Oct. 11, 2011 2:22 p.m.

Great ideas from residents will help inform the scope of the Southwest Corridor Plan – things like the importance of walkable town centers that include space for housing and businesses; preserved greenspace, including parks and natural areas; bicycle access; and ensuring that future growth is planned for on a community level.

More than 40 speak about urban growth boundary at Washington County hearing

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 7, 2011 5:16 p.m.

Hillsboro and Cornelius expansion receive the most public support, but many speakers also said the Metro Council should wait before expanding the boundary.

Metro Council tells staff to continue researching Willamette Falls site

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 4, 2011 6:35 p.m.

Metro won't be locked in to buying the property even if it is the winning bidder. Project partners envision a park-like setting that honors the region's history and also provides economic redevelopment opportunities for Oregon City.

Brownfields programs spark reinvestment in Beaverton park

Oct. 4, 2011 1:15 p.m.

Restoration work will transform a former gas station lot into green space at Beaverton's Eichler Park. The transformation comes through the successful partnership between Metro, the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Business Oregon and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The brownfield cleanup will add two-thirds of an acre to the park.

Metro-Portland 50s bikeway project gets final city council OK

Sept. 30, 2011 3:15 p.m.

A 4.5-mile network of bike and pedestrian improvements that will connect Northeast and Southeast Portland got a final nod from the Portland City Council this week. The project was made possible by a grant from Metro's regional flexible funding program, which will cover 90 percent of the $1.5 million cost.

MPAC gets heated as leaders talk about density on the edges

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 29, 2011 5:15 p.m.

Advisory committee of regional leaders tells the Metro Council to plan for more dense development on the edges. Washington County representatives push back, saying there's not enough time to revise plans for new developments before the Metro Council's October vote.

Suggest improvements, refine $22 million in transportation projects

Sept. 29, 2011 2:40 p.m.

Cities and counties across the region have nominated 11 biking, walking and freight projects for Metro to fund – and now through Oct. 13, the public gets a chance to help refine and improve those projects.

Couch Street Apartments connect residents to safe, reliable travel options

Sept. 27, 2011 4:22 p.m.

Renters looking to expand their travel options may find the Couch Street Apartments the ideal urban dwelling, with space to store and work on their bicycles inside the building and multiple MAX lines running within steps of the front door. The project comes with support from Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Program for its use of space and promise of accessibility.

Public gets to improve, refine $22 million in transportation projects through Oct. 13

Sept. 27, 2011 2:42 p.m.

Cities and counties across the region have nominated 11 transportation projects for Metro to approve – and now through Oct. 13, the public gets a chance to help refine and improve those projects.

Metro receives $4 million for Tualatin Valley Highway and 82nd Avenue projects

Federal government honors Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project

Metro Council updates UGB proposal in advance of Oct. 20 public hearing and vote

Metro Council makes minor change to urban growth boundary proposal

Residents add ideas for the Southwest Corridor Plan

More than 40 speak about urban growth boundary at Washington County hearing

UGB FAQ: All about the Metro Council's look at the urban growth boundary

Metro Council tells staff to continue researching Willamette Falls site

Brownfields programs spark reinvestment in Beaverton park

Metro-Portland 50s bikeway project gets final city council OK

New information available about urban growth boundary options

MPAC gets heated as leaders talk about density on the edges

Suggest improvements, refine $22 million in transportation projects

Youth use photos to exhibit health gap in outer Southeast Portland

Couch Street Apartments connect residents to safe, reliable travel options

Public gets to improve, refine $22 million in transportation projects through Oct. 13