Metro News

Go to the main menu
Go to the search form

Parks and nature 2024: Community investments

Filter News Articles

Date

PDC agrees to enter negotiations with Hyatt for convention center hotel

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 13, 2012 8 a.m.

The Portland Development Commission, which oversees urban renewal efforts in that city, voted 4-0 Wednesday to OK negotiations with Mortenson Development Co., the lead group proposing one or two Hyatt-branded hotels near the OCC.

Meet the GLEAN Artists: Greg Hanson

Sept. 12, 2012 9:30 a.m.

Greg Hanson is a mixed media assemblage artist who likes to document his work online with in-process photographs; he also makes short videos on a YouTube channel with more than 800 subscribers. Orchestrating relationships between incongruous objects, Hanson says of his art, "it's all about being able to play as an adult." And play he does!

Burkholder to receive AMPO award for leadership

Sept. 11, 2012 4:45 p.m.

Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder had no idea he would be flying to New York this month. But, thanks to a nomination by Metro employees, Burkholder will travel this weekend to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to accept an award from the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

Public and private-sector partners urge new investments to support traded-sector job growth

Sept. 11, 2012 12:05 p.m.

photo of a woman working on light rail construction

A new report released this week by five public- and private-sector organizations brings to light the value of large-lot industrial sites to the Portland metropolitan region.

Data shows suburbs-to-Portland still dominant commute

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 6, 2012 4:02 p.m.

A new analysis of commuting data shows that the traditional model of commuting – people flocking from homes in the suburbs to jobs in Portland daily – is still dominant in the region.

Neighbors give nod to four firms in competition to manage Glendoveer

Sept. 6, 2012 11 a.m.

An independent group of people who live near Metro’s Glendoveer golf course, tennis center and fitness trail recommended that four firms be interviewed in the competitive process to select the facility’s next operator.

Out of space, Metro ends sales of plots at Gresham Pioneer Cemetery

Sept. 5, 2012 9:40 a.m.

This is the third time Metro has had to end sales at one of its 14 pioneer cemeteries. Program managers say they're looking at new ways to offer a permanent resting place at the cemeteries.

Meet the GLEAN Artists: Sarah Wolf Newlands

Sept. 5, 2012 9:30 a.m.

The art of inspiration for GLEAN artist Sarah Wolf Newlands' work comes from a variety of sources, from layers of cloth in a 20th century Egungun mask created by the Yoruba Peoples of Nigeria, to books about and quotes by famous artists.

Advisory committee says Hyatt proposal should move forward, provided union issues are resolved

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 4, 2012 1 p.m.

Committee members said the Hyatt proposal, led by Mortenson Development, had the most solid financing plan for the $150 million project.

Metro moves to block Lake Oswego's habitat rule changes

By Nick Christensen

Aug. 31, 2012 4:20 p.m.

Lake Oswego's city council voted in July to change the way it protects certain tree groves; Metro says that's an illegal rollback of 14-year-old planning regulations. If the region and city can't reach an agreement, the issue is headed for the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.

Get rolling with the September 2012 Bike Commute Challenge

Aug. 31, 2012 12:47 p.m.

Join thousands of cyclists across the region to log your trips to work this month during the Bike Commute Challenge. The Bike Commute Challenge is a friendly competition between work sites to encourage people to bike to work. It’s easy, fun and free.

Counties release annual Metro supportive housing services fund reports

PDC agrees to enter negotiations with Hyatt for convention center hotel

Meet the GLEAN Artists: Greg Hanson

Burkholder to receive AMPO award for leadership

Reserves battles head to appeals court

Public and private-sector partners urge new investments to support traded-sector job growth

Fanno Creek Trail: a true community connector

Data shows suburbs-to-Portland still dominant commute

High speed rail meetings will include open house at Metro

Neighbors give nod to four firms in competition to manage Glendoveer

BART Board of Directors to discuss transit and land use planning at Metro

Out of space, Metro ends sales of plots at Gresham Pioneer Cemetery

Meet the GLEAN Artists: Sarah Wolf Newlands

Advisory committee says Hyatt proposal should move forward, provided union issues are resolved

Metro moves to block Lake Oswego's habitat rule changes

Get rolling with the September 2012 Bike Commute Challenge