83%
Amount of residents who say that land use regulations are "an essential tool in protecting our area's quality of life."
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Regional vision and policy
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The Metro Council is developing ongoing initiatives to plan for 1 million new residents and keep nature in neighborhoods, while growing a strong economy.
Making the greatest place
Our region’s collaborative approach to planning set us on a wise course – but times are changing. Climate change, rising energy costs, economic globalization, aging infrastructure and population growth demand thoughtful deliberation and action...More
A new look at transportation
Learn about the region's plans for connecting and completing a multi-modal transportation system from now through 2035. Find out when and how community and business stakeholders help shape these plans...More
Connecting Green
The Metro Council and other community leaders are working together to create the best system of parks, natural area and trails in the world...More
Nature in Neighborhoods
Nature in Neighborhoods is a broad-based regional initiative to restore and protect the region’s natural assets...More
Economic vitality
Smart public investments and an economic strategy that capitalizes on the region’s competitive advantages can provide quality jobs, foster business opportunities and support excellent public services...More
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Get involved
Help shape the future of the region by contributing your ideas on land, transportation, recycling, parks, trails and how we grow. Find out about current public involvement opportunities.
2009 MPAC agendas, minutes and meeting packets
Download meeting agendas, minutes and packets for the 2009 meetings of the Metro Policy Advisory Committee.
Committees, partners and public participation
Metro is a regional roundtable where leaders, experts and the people of the region come together to shape our future. Find out about Metro's advisory committees, government partners and public involvement opportunities.
Public opinion research on quality of life and growth in the region
To understand the underlying values and beliefs of the people in the region about quality of life and growth management principles, Metro commissioned extensive public opinion research in 2006 and 2009.