Metro News

Go to the main menu
Go to the search form

Latest news

5 days ago

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

1 week ago

Public comment opportunity: provide feedback on Metro’s transportation planning process

1 week ago

Community choice grants program receives award

1 week ago

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

1 week ago

Metro funding helps Tualatin closes trail gap and expand river access

1 week ago

Aviso público: Oportunidad para comentar sobre el esquema del Plan de Instalaciones del Sistema Regional

Filter News Articles

Date

Land banking could let cities have an easier path to new development

By Nick Christensen

June 28, 2016 11:35 a.m.

Old rules have made it hard to expand the urban growth boundary on areas that are ripe for development, but a new proposal could help jump-start development in areas that are prepared for growth.

Making an equitable place: Council OKs strategy to improve economy, prepare for the future

By Nick Christensen

June 24, 2016 9:15 a.m.

Metro Council equity strategy celebration

The Metro Council unanimously approved the Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which was developed after hours of community forums, and input from advocates representing dozens of culturally-specific organization in greater Portland.

4 preguntas con Maria Caballero Rubio

By Sofia Basto

June 21, 2016 11:27 a.m.

Maria Caballero Rubio es la directora ejecutiva del Centro Cultural de Washington County, una organización sin ánimo de lucro con sede en Cornelius que proporciona educación, desarrollo económico, intercambio cultural y fortalecimiento de comunidades latinas e inmigrantes en Washington County.

Graham Oaks provides prime habitat for pollinators – and for students to learn

By Brandi Boyett

June 15, 2016 8 a.m.

Because Boones Ferry Primary School and Graham Oaks Nature park are so close, Metro and the West Linn-Wilsonville School District have partnered to use Graham Oaks as an educational environment for the students, where they can explore and participate in service learning projects regularly.

Elisa Dozono appointed to chair commission that oversees regional visitor venues

June 14, 2016 2:25 p.m.

Elisa J. Dozono will serve as chair of oversight group for the Metro-run Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the Portland Expo Center

With job growth in mind, MPAC agrees with Metro's proposed equity strategy

By Nick Christensen

June 10, 2016 11:15 a.m.

The committee voted Wednesday to authorize MPAC Chair Tim Clark to write a letter supporting Metro's draft strategy for racial equity, diversity and inclusion. The Metro Council is set to consider the strategy later this month.

New water play, event space and more on tap in master plan for Blue Lake Regional Park

June 10, 2016 8 a.m.

children viewing images of proposed improvements to Blue Lake Park

Metro has worked over the past year with the community to develop a master plan that guides future investments, making sure the park stays fun, safe and relevant.

40-Mile Loop: Metro to move forward on closing key trail gap

By Ellen Wyoming DeLoy

June 7, 2016 8 a.m.

photo of Springwater Trail at Main City Park in Gresham

Metro in collaboration with Gresham and Troutdale will launch a planning effort to close one of the most significant remaining gaps between Troutdale and the popular Springwater Corridor Trail.

Leaders, neighbors seek details on inner-Division bus rapid transit

By Craig Beebe

June 3, 2016 9:45 a.m.

"Caution" was the word of the day as steering committee members for a bus rapid transit line between Portland and Gresham met Wednesday to discuss a new route option that would use Division Street in inner Southeast Portland rather than Powell Boulevard.

Looking ahead: 10 questions about the Southwest Corridor

By Craig Beebe

June 3, 2016 9 a.m.

The Portland region's next light rail line is in the works. And it's going southwest, from downtown Portland to Tigard and Tualatin. But there's a lot more than light rail ahead for this growing part of the region. Want to know what's up? Get answers to your questions here.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Land banking could let cities have an easier path to new development

Making an equitable place: Council OKs strategy to improve economy, prepare for the future

4 preguntas con Maria Caballero Rubio

4 questions with Maria Caballero Rubio

Graham Oaks provides prime habitat for pollinators – and for students to learn

Elisa Dozono appointed to chair commission that oversees regional visitor venues

With job growth in mind, MPAC agrees with Metro's proposed equity strategy

New water play, event space and more on tap in master plan for Blue Lake Regional Park

Southwest Corridor leaders meet Monday to discuss next steps

History through a lens: Glimpses of a changing Southwest Corridor

40-Mile Loop: Metro to move forward on closing key trail gap

Leaders, neighbors seek details on inner-Division bus rapid transit

Why here? Why now? 4 facts about the Southwest Corridor

Looking ahead: 10 questions about the Southwest Corridor

Wildflowers, pollinators thrive thanks to new restoration method