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Metro Council approves funding for Blue Lake Nature and Golf Learning Center

June 12, 2009 - The Metro Council has budgeted $10.6 million to complete design, engineering and construction of an environmentally-focused nature and golf learning center at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview.

Metro report says more investment needed to support jobs for a growing population

May 6, 2009 - The Metro Council today released a report that highlights the need for more investments in the region's downtowns, transit corridors and large industrial sites to support job growth during the next 20 years.

Metro report shows urban centers, corridors generally most affordable

April 22, 2009 - The Metro Council released a report that says town centers and transportation corridors are among the most affordable places to live in the region and that additional investments in affordable housing will be necessary.

Rare fen protected by Metro's Natural Areas Program

April 10, 2009 - A new property acquisition by Metro secures the remainder of a rare fen located in the Willamette Narrows area near West Linn.

Metro COO releases 2009-2010 budget proposal

April 2, 2009 - Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan today presented the regional government’s budget proposal for the 2009-2010 fiscal year to the Metro Council.

Metro Council releases updated 20- and 50-year population, employment forecasts

March 19, 2009 - The Metro Council today released updated forecasts that estimate a range of possible population and employment growth for the seven-county metropolitan region by the years 2030 and 2060.

Metro's recycling hotline still hot

Feb. 26, 2009 - The Metro Recycling Information hotline will reach a major milestone in the next few days as it answers its two millionth call.

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