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Jul 2, 2012

Metro dismisses sanctions against Troutdale

Following the Troutdale city council鈥檚 adoption of land-use codes that protect water quality and wildlife habitat, the Metro Council announced it is dismissing enforcement actions against the city. Troutdale initially refused to adopt the codes, believing its existing regulations were already stringent enough.

Jun 15, 2012

Commissioners OK Metro鈥檚 urban growth boundary expansion

Metro staff reports that the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has approved Metro鈥檚 application to add 1,985 acres to its current urban growth boundary. Leading up to the decision was a debate over whether Metro had complied with state law in choosing those lands.

Apr 25, 2012

Oregon Convention Center hotel idea resurfaces with improved economy

On Thursday, Metro Council is expected to vote on a resolution that would authorize staffers to issue a request for proposals for development of a hotel, with at least 500 rooms, adjacent to and in support of the Oregon Convention Center.

Apr 24, 2012

Oregon land-use regulators recommend Metro’s growth plan be remanded

State land-use regulators have recommended that regional government Metro鈥檚 2011 urban growth boundary expansion be partially remand

Mar 14, 2012

Alison Kean Campbell named Metro Attorney

Alison Kean Campbell has been named the new General Counsel for Metro. Kean Campell received her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. She has practiced […]

Feb 10, 2012

Metro pressures Troutdale for failing to adopt planning code

Metro councilors have voted to pursue enforcement actions against the city of Troutdale for failing to comply with its regional planning codes. Troutdale, believing its codes are already compliant, is standing firm on its decision not to adopt the Title 13 regulations.

Dec 29, 2011

Metro reveals its vision for Blue Heron site in Oregon City

Regional government Metro has a vision for the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site that includes restoring the natural habitat along the river, creating public access to the falls, emphasizing the area鈥檚 cultural and historic significance, and potentially partnering with a private developer to spur business activity in downtown Oregon City.

Dec 9, 2011

Supreme Court will decide key Columbia River Crossing issue

While city, state and regional government officials last week rejoiced that federal authorities OK鈥檇 acquisition of right-of-way for the Columbia River Crossing project, oral arguments over another aspect of the CRC were presented at the Oregon Supreme Court.

Oct 27, 2011

Land use board sides mostly with Metro on CRC decision

The state Land Use Board of Appeals released its decision on Wednesday on several appeals to a Columbia River Crossing land-use approval Metro gave last month. With one exception, the board sided with Metro on its handling of the land use final order.

Oct 24, 2011

Local officials react to urban growth boundary decision

The Metro Council last week decided the fate of the Portland region鈥檚 urban growth boundary, which will gain a total of 1,985 acres in areas of Hillsboro, Beaverton and Tigard. At the end of the long process, Metro councilors said they wanted to achieve a balance between maintaining a tight, urban form and adding enough land to keep pace with projected growth. The 91视频 spoke with stakeholders who[...]

Oct 20, 2011

Over final objections, Metro approves ‘conservative’ urban growth boundary expansion

Metro Council voted unanimously to approve an urban growth boundary expansion this afternoon, over objections that called the expansion both too ambitious and too conservative.

Oct 12, 2011

Light-rail project just started and has already won award

This is a press release I wasn't expecting: TriMet and Metro were honored with what appears to be an invisible national award (see below) for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project this week. Yes, that is the project that broke ground this summer and won't open until 2015.



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