Opinion survey gauges public views about growth
Metro today released the results of a public opinion survey designed to develop valid and statistically reliable information regarding the attitudes of residents about the quality of life in the region...
View ArticleMetro, local leaders seek better ways to maintain and build public structures
Historically, the region added land to the urban growth boundary without making agreements about who would pay for or manage needed roads, bridges, pipes, parks and other public structures. Without...
View ArticleReserves decision on hold for a week
The state board tasked with reviewing the region's proposed urban and rural reserves put off its decision for a week, saying it still had questions about controversial proposed urban reserves near...
View ArticleCouncil passes capacity ordinance, delays affordable housing
Harrington calls for more public involvement on Title 11 provisions; council will revisit affordable housing in 2011. The rest of the capacity ordinance passes; Community Investment Strategy...
View ArticleState's greenhouse gas mandate has Metro, cities thinking about getting...
Polling shows that residents support responses to climate change - depending on the wording. Regional leaders told that Portland-area residents wary of new rules to adapt to climate change, but support...
View ArticleMetro transit-oriented development project vies for prestigious ULI award
The Urban Land Institute's Awards for Excellence seeks real estate development projects with a touch of the visionary, features that inspire, innovation that surprises, and efficiencies in design that...
View ArticleNew information available about urban growth boundary options
At www.oregonmetro.gov/greatplaces, you can view interactive maps and download reports about each of 10 areas being considered.Read more...
View ArticleMetro Council completes urban growth decision
Today the Metro Council voted 6-0 to add 1985 acres to the region’s urban growth boundary for future housing and jobs. (Councilor Rex Burkholder was excused.) This represents less than a one-percent...
View ArticleK-Station condominiums deliver workforce housing, green living, travel...
K-Station, a contemporary-design, four-story condominium and retail development on the corner of Northeast Interstate Avenue and Killingsworth Street, swung open its big glass double doors on Oct. 17...
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October debut for three transit-oriented development projects in Portland region
Dancing dragons at OCOM opening.Three projects in three corners of the Portland region – Northeast, Northwest and Southwest – opened in October with investment from Metro's Transit-oriented Development...
View ArticleTransportation panel speeds up selection of projects intended to boost economy
With local agencies clamoring for transportation funding, regional leaders approved an expedited process for selecting projects eligible for $34 million in federal funds on Thursday. Instead of...
View ArticleRegional leaders tackle ways to develop hundreds of acres of brownfields
A presentation at that MPAC meeting said the region has more than 6,000 acres of brownfields, an area a little larger than Oregon City. Those range from the small commercial lots to operating factories...
View ArticleRegion one step closer to thousands of jobs after legislature approves $10...
The Oregon Legislature’s decision to invest $10 million in lottery funds to help bring more visitors to Oregon through construction of a convention center hotel paves the way for good jobs now and in...
View ArticleOpen house scheduled for public to learn about Oregon Convention Center hotel...
Metro will hold an open house for the general public to learn more about the proposed convention center hotel project on Aug. 1. Read more...
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Multnomah County greenlights hotel finance plan
Plans for a $198 million Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center inched forward Thursday after two unanimous approvals from the Multnomah County Commission.Read more...
View ArticleTake two: Prescott apartments to open next month after project's long hiatus
A U-shaped mixed-use development, the Prescott is sleek and modern. Its apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows and wood flooring. While it's set to open Dec. 1 and prospective tenants are showing...
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