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Planning library
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Read the Regional Framework Plan and the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and follow links to other long-range plans and research that guide Metro's work and help shape the future of the region.
Metro is a regional roundtable where leaders, experts and the people of the region come together to shape our future. Thousands contributed to the development of the plans below, which set policies for the region and guide the work of Metro and its partners.
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plans, research and reports
Regional Framework Plan
Learn about the regional framework plan which unites all of Metro's adopted land use planning policies and requirements into one document.
Urban Growth Management Functional Plan
The functional plan provides tools that help meet goals in the 2040 Growth Concept, Metro's long-range growth management plan.
Making the Greatest Place
The Metro Council works with local leaders and people throughout the region to create sustainable and prosperous communities for present and future generations.
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
The Regional Solid Waste Management Plan is a long-range plan that provides a framework for coordinating solid waste and recycling programs in the region.
2009 recommendations from Metro's chief operating officer
Review recommendations released Sept. 15, 2009, on strategies for a sustainable and prosperous region. Find out how residents responded to the recommendations.
Downtowns and main streets research
The region has set a course to grow as a constellation of compact, vibrant communities that use land efficiently, keep nature close by and promote strong economies. Review research that supports the success of the region's downtowns and main streets.
Pleasant Valley Concept Plan
The Pleasant Valley Concept Plan followed a 1998 regional decision to bring the area inside the urban growth boundary. The concept plan will guide the valley?s urbanization and serve as a model for future concept planning efforts.
Damascus/Boring Concept Plan
Recommended concept plan approved by project advisory committee on November 29, 2005.
Cost of congestion
Download a study examining the relationship between investments in transportation and the economy.
First transit-oriented development projects
Learn about the original 13 projects of Metro’s Transit-Oriented Development Program featuring mixed-use housing and commercial space to office and restaurant uses. View slide shows that spotlight each project's design details and neighborhood setting.