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Up-close invertebrates

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Trading asphalt for greenery at Powell Butte Elementary School

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More houseless veterans reached thanks to Metro’s supportive housing services funding

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Metro celebrates grand opening of Chehalem Ridge Nature Park on June 17

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Hotel renovation in Aloha will bring 54 affordable studios to Washington County

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Metro to fund $5.3 million for three park projects in Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District

By Samantha Bakall

June 23, 2022 12:53 p.m.

The projects include replacing a boardwalk, two new accessible play structures and a new park.

Trading asphalt for greenery at Powell Butte Elementary School

By Rebecca Koffman

June 15, 2022 2:40 p.m.

A gravel path runs through a garden filled with small bushes and trees behind a one-story school.

Depave and the Centennial School District are transforming paved-over recess areas with nature playgrounds with help from Metro's Nature in Neighborhood grants.

More houseless veterans reached thanks to Metro’s supportive housing services funding

By Lakeeyscia Griffin

June 14, 2022 4:30 p.m.

two people sitting on a bench in the courtyard of a residential building

Non-profit Do Good Multnomah is using funds from Metro’s supportive housing services measure to help veterans identify barriers keeping them from accessing housing, create navigation plans and transition to long-term stability.

Metro celebrates grand opening of Chehalem Ridge Nature Park on June 17

June 9, 2022 1:45 p.m.

A young child wearing a blue dress runs along a trail with tall trees on one side and an open prairie on the other.

Metro is holding a grand opening celebration for its newest and second-largest park: Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, located just 15 minutes from the communities of Forest Grove and Cornelius. The in-person event, which is free and open to all, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with formal remarks and observances from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Hotel renovation in Aloha will bring 54 affordable studios to Washington County

By Lauren Everett

June 9, 2022 11:46 a.m.

Aloha Inn affordable housing project in Washington County, showing the 3-story building in shades of brown and beige with a teal-colored sign reading Aloha Inn on the side of the building

Washington County’s Aloha Inn will soon offer permanent supportive housing to 54 people experiencing chronic homelessness.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

May 31, 2022 6:19 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed MTIP formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on June 29. A final notice will not be published.

Metro acquires 39 acres in the Sandy River Gorge

May 20, 2022 5:42 p.m.

Deciduous trees without leaves and evergreen trees grow in a forest with ferns. A ridge is in the background, which means a canyon is between the trees and the ridge.

Purchase expands Gordon and Buck Creeks Natural Area to 570 acres

Metro purchases 117-acre butte south of Gresham

May 20, 2022 5:41 p.m.

Two small hills meet at a small ravine with a creek running through it. It is surrounded by trees covered in moss. Ferns cover the ground.

The purchase was possible because of voters passing the 2019 parks and nature bond measure.

Metro purchases 32 acres at Deep Creek, Clackamas River confluence

May 20, 2022 5:32 p.m.

A creek flows into a larger river next to a very steep hill. Forrest surrounds the river and creek.

The buy was possible because of voter investments in nature.

Public notice: Comment now on Regional Flexible Funds and 2019 Parks and Nature Bond trails grant allocations

May 20, 2022 12:40 p.m.

Metro has received funding requests from 29 projects seeking to improve trails, sidewalks and roadways in communities across greater Portland. Share your views on these project proposals by taking an online survey, open through June 21.

Upcoming opportunity to comment on Regional Flexible Funds and 2019 Parks and Nature Bond Trails Grant allocations

May 9, 2022 2:43 p.m.

Starting the week of May 16, tell leaders what investments will help your community get around.

Public invited to comment on Metro’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year

May 4, 2022 4:40 p.m.

A pie chart that shows the proposed budget allocations. Information available in the budget document at www.oregonmetro.gov/budget.

Metro will begin to hold public hearings this month on its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023. People who live across greater Portland are encouraged to share their feedback at these hearings either by Zoom or by phone.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

May 2, 2022 8 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed MTIP formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on June 1. A final notice will not be published.

Nature in Neighborhoods accepting grant applications

April 25, 2022 10:26 a.m.

Two young women in hijab prune a tree along a trail.

Nature education and outside experience grant applications are due May 17.