Urban and rural reserves
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Find out about the unique collaborative process the region used to choose the best places for future urban growth. Learn how regional partners identified lands that won’t be urbanized for the next 50 years.
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updated 6 p.m. Feb. 25, 2010
With a 5 to 2 vote Thursday evening, Feb. 25, the Metro Council sealed the final agreements between the regional government and Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties - agreements that protect more than 272,100 acres of farmland and forestland and identify nearly 28,100 acres for future jobs, homes and neighborhoods.
Earlier in the day, the Clackamas and Multnomah county boards unanimously voted to adopt their county reserves map and agreements with Metro. Washington County adopted their county map and agreement by unanimous vote on Tuesday.
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Shaping the region for 40-50 years
What are urban and rural reserves? Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and Metro are leading a regional process to identify land for future urban development and protect farms, forests and natural areas for the next half century...More
The reserves map
Representatives from Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and Metro have produced final proposals on urban and rural reserves. View proposed maps and agreements...More
How did you help shape the region's future?
For two years, county commissioners and Metro councilors consulted with residents and stakeholders across the region as they crafted a system of urban and rural reserves. Learn about that process and read what the people of the region said...More
Reserves Core 4 agendas and minutes
Find meeting materials for the Reserves Core 4. The Core 4 are the representatives of the Metro Council and the three counties on the Reserves Steering Committee and are the only voting members....More
What reserves mean for you
Do you own land outside the urban growth boundary? Do you live in a rural community? Find out how an urban or rural reserve designation would affect you...More
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