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Southwest Corridor plans get nod from Metro Council

Nov. 1, 2013 1:35 p.m.

The plans, developed through years of discussions with members of the public, community advocates and cities in the southwest part of the region, are the bones of what regional officials hope will be a robust body of development in the Southwest Corridor.

Independent committee: Metro is making ‘steady progress’ on natural areas bond measure

By Laura Oppenheimer Odom

Oct. 24, 2013 5:10 p.m.

photo of oak tree at Graham Oaks Nature Park

About 71 percent of a $227.4 million natural areas bond measure has been invested, according to the latest report from the Natural Areas Program Performance Oversight Committee.

Nature in Neighborhoods conservation education grants available for projects that connect people with nature

Oct. 2, 2013 10:45 a.m.

photo of three hikers at Scouters Mountain

Want to teach people about nature, create local community partnerships or foster leaders to connect people with water quality, fish and wildlife habitat in the Portland metropolitan area?

Metro seeks applicants for influential transportation committee

Sept. 27, 2013 10:01 a.m.

photo of a meeting at Metro Regional Center

Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, or TPAC, is seeking volunteers interested in transportation issues.

Multnomah County greenlights hotel finance plan

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 19, 2013 2:38 p.m.

Plans for a $198 million Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center inched forward Thursday after two unanimous approvals from the Multnomah County Commission.

Portland City Council OKs part of Hyatt plan after amendment

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 18, 2013 7:37 p.m.

aerial photo of the Oregon Convention Center

Portland city leaders signed off on the framework for the proposed $198 million Oregon Convention Center Hyatt hotel on Wednesday, voting 4-1 to approve a key agreement that moves the project forward.

Zoo construction on track, zoo trains take hiatus

Sept. 10, 2013 10:55 a.m.

photo of Lily the elephant at the Oregon Zoo

All aboard! The Washington Park and Zoo Railway will be making its last runs of the season Sept. 22 and then will be out of service temporarily, as construction crews begin laying track for a new train route.

PCPA unveils new branding, with website coming Monday

By Nick Christensen

Aug. 13, 2013 4:43 p.m.

Robyn Williams, the manager of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, told Metro councilors Tuesday that the venues' rebranding project is complete, with the new name, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, set to launch on Monday.

Grants program helps regional partners meet community needs

Aug. 12, 2013 1:49 p.m.

Aloha and Reedville are unincorporated communities in Washington County, between Beaverton and Hillsboro.

Southwest Corridor recommendations unanimously approved by steering committee

By Nick Christensen

July 22, 2013 3:55 p.m.

The plan, approved by the steering committee, is a "field guide" for investments in roads, trails, parks and transit for the coming years. It also moves a high capacity transit study forward.

Southwest Corridor Plan Recommendation up for final consideration to move to next phase

July 19, 2013 9:34 a.m.

On Monday, the Southwest Corridor Steering Committee will consider final recommendations that support the communities’ vision and address transportation challenges in the area.

Region one step closer to thousands of jobs after legislature approves $10 million for convention center hotel

July 8, 2013 2:20 p.m.

The Oregon Legislature’s decision to invest $10 million in lottery funds to help bring more visitors to Oregon through construction of a convention center hotel paves the way for good jobs now and in the future and for greater prosperity for our entire state.

Decision nearing on Southwest Corridor Plan: Your input needed

June 17, 2013 4:43 p.m.

Now is the time to let decision-makers know what you think is needed in the Southwest Corridor. Have you weighed in on the potential high capacity transit options for the Southwest Corridor?

Cost estimates, draft reports presented as Southwest Corridor conversation continues

By Nick Christensen

June 11, 2013 11:05 a.m.

A high capacity transit corridor in the southwest Portland region should extend from Portland to Tigard and Tualatin, regional planners recommended Monday, setting up a decision for policymakers next month.

Improve your community - Weigh in on transportation projects in your area

May 8, 2013 11:45 a.m.

Help Metro and cities across the Portland metropolitan area select proposed bike, pedestrian and freight projects as part of the Regional Flexible Funds program.