254,403.5
The number of acres in the urban growth boundary in 2006, over 22,000 more than in 1992.
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Maps and data
Metro’s Data Resource Center provides state-of-the-art mapping, spatial analysis, regional economic analysis and demographic forecasting for Metro, its regional partners, businesses and the public.
As custodians of the region’s geographic-based data infrastructure, Data Resource Center staff coordinates with regional partners to collect and combine data into a seamless data set for use in regionwide decision-making. This comprehensive data set, along with economic forecasting and modeling information, is used to generate reports, products and services that inform a wide variety of regional issues and opportunities.
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RLIS Live
RLIS Live delivers more than 100 GIS map layers for the region through online download and web services - available to subscribers anywhere with Internet access... Go
Maps and data products
Purchase maps and aerial photographs of the region...Go
Natural hazards program
Find maps of earthquake, flood, or landslide hazards in the Portland, Ore. metropolitan area; links to web sites with further information and events; hazard maps for sale and free publications...Go
Annexation and boundary change information
Metro provides boundary change mapping and maintenance services for the region’s cities and special districts. Metro maps boundary changes, maintains boundary data, and distributes legal notices of final boundary actions as required by state statute...Go
research
Transportation research and modeling services
Find data analysis and research to better understand the region’s current transportation systems – from examining what patterns and costs exist now, to envisioning future needs and systems...Go
Economic and land use forecasting
Looking for data, reports or forecasts on land, population and employment? Metro compiles and maintains a wealth of information about the economy and demographics of the region...Go
Tools
MetroMap
Use this premier web mapping service to view and print maps or data specific to your interest. To purchase a wide variety of presentation quality reports and maps, link to Business Analyst Online developed for MetroMap by the Environmental Systems Research Institute...Go
Interactive maps and tools
Use these tools to see maps, including the Bike There! map on Google Earth, plan local trips, locate recycling resources, contact your garbage hauler, make food donations or learn about your councilor...Go
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More routes, more bicycling, more fun
Gear up for bicycling fun with Metro's eighth edition Bike There! map. Learn more