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Current and past Metro news releases, sorted by date and year.
- Metro buys land along Alder Creek, doubling an area protected as wildlife habitat
News release: June 17, 2010 - New acquisition is adjacent to urban growth boundary in western Multnomah County
- Metro Council approves grants for regional planning projects
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council today unanimously approved the distribution of $3.7 million in grants for planning projects that have the potential to lead to on the ground development in the next five years.
- Metro Council, advisory committee adopt 25-year blueprint for region’s transportation plan
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council has adopted the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan, a 25-year blueprint for how the region invests transportation dollars.
- Metro takes final action to protect farm and forest land, guide development for next 50 years
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council today took final action on a years-long process that guides regional land use for the next five decades.
- Metro COO announces new General Manager for Visitor Venues
Metro news release: June 4, 2010 - After a nation-wide search, Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan has named Teri Dresler as general manager of the agency’s visitor venues.
- Metro Council awards $144,675 in grants
Metro news release: June 3, 2010 - Restoration and enhancement grant program reaches five-year mark
- Metro taps North Portland resident to advise on grants
Metro news release: June 2, 2010 - Jeff Bissonnette, who lives in the Cathedral Park neighborhood, has broad experience working with and for the community.
- Metro Council invests $23,000 in North Portland
Metro news release: May 24, 2010 - Metro Council invests $23,000 to maintain, enhance existing programs; Aid will help residents improve property values, give families learning options
- Metro Council approves funding for South Waterfront Transportation Management Association
News release: May 24, 2010 - The Metro Council approved funding last Thursday for a new nonprofit that will work to promote the use of transportation options to reduce congestion and improve air quality in the South Waterfront area.
- Screening committee sends Metro 17 projects for Community Planning and Development grants
News release: May 18, 2010 - A screening committee of independent experts has recommended that Metro fully or partially fund 17 projects that will support the development of sustainable, vibrant communities, safe and walkable neighborhoods and local jobs.
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