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Greater density sought for urban growth boundary expansion
A group of 28 local policy makers that present recommendations to the Metro Council unanimously support a modest urban growth boundary expansion for the Portland-metro area.
Oregon Zoo construction projects approved to begin
The Metro Council on Thursday passed a resolution authorizing zoo officials to move forward with late-stage design work and to line-up construction contracts for projects including new animal exhibits, educational facilities and sustainability measures.
Metro Council finalizes land areas for urban growth boundary expansion
The ruling body of regional government Metro has decided 10 land areas will be up for debate for a potential urban growth boundary expansion.
More land suggested to go inside urban growth boundary
Portland-area regional government Metro will decide next month whether to expand the region's urban growth boundary, and it has four new areas of land to consider for the expansion.
Metro Council to vote Thursday on CRC environmental impact statement
The environmental impact statement for the Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing project was expected to be signed last month, but the ruling body of regional government Metro decided to delay that vote. This Thursday, councilors will vote to authorize Metro President Tom Hughes to sign the statement, thus pushing the CRC project forward one more step.
Metro Is Hiring! Property and Project Management Division Manager!
Take a look – Metro is hiring for two聽positions. 聽Please see today’s 91视频 for more details.
Metro president nominates new COO
The candidates for the new chief operating officer of the Portland Metro Council were today whittled down to one with Metro president Tom Hughes鈥� nomination of Martha Bennett.
Portland bike share program would increase biking, if that is even possible
Portland City Council announced on Wednesday that the city is looking to fund a slew of transportation projects using federal and city funds, paving the way for better pedestrian, cyclist and freight traffic.
Portland City Council submits transportation projects for federal funding
Portland City Council approved a list of projects Wednesday to pass on for regional government Metro's approval as part of the Regional Flexible Funds program.
Metro delays CRC environmental impact statement approval
Footprint, streetcar line and highway work get nod from Metro Council. But concerns over mitigation projects cause snag in approval of Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Metro makes one approval of CRC, delays another
Metro Council approved the Land Use Final Order for the Columbia River Crossing tonight 6-1, while delaying authorization of the project’s Final Environmental Impact Statement. Councilor Carl Hosticka voted against […]
As ‘final local approval’ for CRC approaches, residents voice dissent
At a meeting Thursday, the Columbia River Crossing project is expected to take a step forward with the Metro Council鈥檚 decision on the project鈥檚 Land Use Final Order.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
