http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/ Metro Council District 1 News Mango 1.4 <p>Metro invites the region to view and comment on the upcoming four-year schedule of federal transportation investments in the Portland area. The four-year schedule, known as the 2012-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, encompasses all federal spending on transportation, including highways, public transit, pedestrian and bike projects in the three-county metropolitan area.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-public-comment-on-four-year-federal-transportation-projects-schedule">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/TlkPrVexeGI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/TlkPrVexeGI/metro-seeks-public-comment-on-four-year-federal-transportation-projects-schedule http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-public-comment-on-four-year-federal-transportation-projects-schedule transportationplanning and policy Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:45:31 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-public-comment-on-four-year-federal-transportation-projects-schedule <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/vet_center_160.jpg" alt="Veterinary Medical Center" width="160" height="126" />After 16 months of careful construction and equipment installation, the Oregon Zoo's new Veterinary Medical Center will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 19. The public can peek inside Jan. 20-22, when the zoo will offer behind-the-scenes tours.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-to-open-new-veterinary-medical-center-jan-19">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/v0VvxaTZowY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/v0VvxaTZowY/oregon-zoo-to-open-new-veterinary-medical-center-jan-19 http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-to-open-new-veterinary-medical-center-jan-19 visitor venuessustainable livingactivities Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:35:55 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-to-open-new-veterinary-medical-center-jan-19 <p>On Dec. 8, 2011, Metro Council approved funding to construct an 18-hole disc golf course at Metro’s Blue Lake Regional Park. The course design will be the first gold-level disc golf course in the Portland metropolitan area.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-championship-disc-golf-course-at-blue-lake-regional-park">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/ik8L_ecvdxA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/ik8L_ecvdxA/metro-council-approves-championship-disc-golf-course-at-blue-lake-regional-park http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-championship-disc-golf-course-at-blue-lake-regional-park parks and trailsvisitor venuesactivitiesfinances & fundingplanning and policy Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:40:36 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-championship-disc-golf-course-at-blue-lake-regional-park <p>Leftovers, schmeftovers! Throughout the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, Oregon Zoo animals will gobble their way through their very own Beast Feast, a cornucopia of enrichment activities and treats aimed at stimulating their minds and stomachs.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-animals-to-gobble-up-thanksgiving-beast-feast">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/-k3Bc8uEvj0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/-k3Bc8uEvj0/zoo-s-animals-to-gobble-up-thanksgiving-beast-feast http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-animals-to-gobble-up-thanksgiving-beast-feast visitor venuesactivities Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:20:37 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-animals-to-gobble-up-thanksgiving-beast-feast <p>With the recent adoption of its first-ever green building policy, Metro has set new sustainability standards for all the agency’s facilities and developed properties, from regional parks, solid waste transfer stations and the Oregon Zoo to venues such as the Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-walks-its-talk-with-new-green-building-policy">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/ppDVgkKS4zE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/ppDVgkKS4zE/metro-walks-its-talk-with-new-green-building-policy http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-walks-its-talk-with-new-green-building-policy climate changesustainable living Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:07:05 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-walks-its-talk-with-new-green-building-policy <p><img class="right" style="float: right;" title="Metro councilors wear sashes to commemorate women's suffrage" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/suffrage_100.jpg" alt="Metro councilors wear sashes to commemorate women's suffrage" width="100" height="71" />The sashings were part of ceremonies across the state commemorating the 1912 law allowing Oregon women the right to vote. After five unsuccessful attempts, Oregon voters finally passed the law and became the seventh state granting women suffrage through a ballot initiative process. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/roberts-commemorates-women-s-suffrage-at-metro-council-meeting">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/iTIw0dtdHBQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/iTIw0dtdHBQ/roberts-commemorates-women-s-suffrage-at-metro-council-meeting http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/roberts-commemorates-women-s-suffrage-at-metro-council-meeting planning and policy Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:12:11 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/roberts-commemorates-women-s-suffrage-at-metro-council-meeting <div class="right" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/board_meeting_cityscape_160.jpg" alt="Intertwine Alliance" /> </div> <p>One of my roles as a Metro Councilor is to serve as a liaison to the Intertwine Alliance. What is the Intertwine, anyway?</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-connecting-our-parks-trails-and-natural-areas-with-the-intertwine">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/h_qtBcC_ygo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/h_qtBcC_ygo/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-connecting-our-parks-trails-and-natural-areas-with-the-intertwine http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-connecting-our-parks-trails-and-natural-areas-with-the-intertwine parks and trailsnatural areaspersonal messageplanning and policy Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-connecting-our-parks-trails-and-natural-areas-with-the-intertwine <p>The Oregon Zoo’s Asian elephant Rose-Tu is pregnant, zoo officials announced today. The 17-year-old pachyderm, who gave birth to Samudra in 2008, is expected to deliver another member of the zoo’s celebrated elephant family in late 2012.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-elephant-rose-tu-is-pregnant-again">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/UJi6xVwv9MY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/UJi6xVwv9MY/zoo-s-elephant-rose-tu-is-pregnant-again http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-elephant-rose-tu-is-pregnant-again visitor venues Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:12:19 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/zoo-s-elephant-rose-tu-is-pregnant-again <p>Today the Metro Council voted 6-0 to add 1985 acres to the region’s urban growth boundary for future housing and jobs. (Councilor Rex Burkholder was excused.) This represents less than a one-percent expansion of the region’s urban footprint to accommodate thousands of additional households and workers over the next 20 years.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-completes-urban-growth-decision">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/eEcSzS7R_gk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/eEcSzS7R_gk/metro-council-completes-urban-growth-decision http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-completes-urban-growth-decision developmenturban and rural reservesurban growth boundaryplanning and policy Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:47:32 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-completes-urban-growth-decision <p>Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program started the fall with a flurry of land acquisitions, from the west side of the region to the east side. New natural areas build on Metro’s work in several areas that have been focal points of the 2006 natural areas bond measure.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-expands-natural-areas-at-rock-creek-deep-creek-chehalem-ridge-and-canemah-bluff">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/Jvwg2I2JVQo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/Jvwg2I2JVQo/metro-expands-natural-areas-at-rock-creek-deep-creek-chehalem-ridge-and-canemah-bluff http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-expands-natural-areas-at-rock-creek-deep-creek-chehalem-ridge-and-canemah-bluff parks and trailsnatural areas Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:55:53 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-expands-natural-areas-at-rock-creek-deep-creek-chehalem-ridge-and-canemah-bluff <div class="right" style="width: 160px;"><strong><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/illegal_dumping_tag_160.jpg" alt="Illegal dumping tag" /></strong></div> <p>Bright orange tags that declare “This item has been illegally dumped,” are appearing on discarded sofas, mattresses and other bulky items left on street corners as part of a new effort to stop illegal dumping, clean up neighborhoods and reduce costs to Metro’s solid waste rate payers.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-tests-new-approach-to-fight-illegal-dumping">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/1-fTeUdTeOk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/1-fTeUdTeOk/metro-tests-new-approach-to-fight-illegal-dumping http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-tests-new-approach-to-fight-illegal-dumping solid waste Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:40:24 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-tests-new-approach-to-fight-illegal-dumping <p>Metro and Friends of Glendoveer are seeking volunteers to help prepare the Glendoveer Fitness Trail for wet weather. Metro is working closely with local groups after community feedback clearly showed East Portland's appreciation for the Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail, and a desire for more maintenance at the facility.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/volunteers-needed-for-trail-improvements-at-glendoveer">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/5bdMz1ryWnQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/5bdMz1ryWnQ/volunteers-needed-for-trail-improvements-at-glendoveer http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/volunteers-needed-for-trail-improvements-at-glendoveer parks and trailsactivities Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:10:48 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/volunteers-needed-for-trail-improvements-at-glendoveer <p>At <a href="http://www.oregonmetro.gov/greatplaces">www.oregonmetro.gov/greatplaces</a>, you can view interactive maps and download reports about each of 10 areas being considered.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-information-available-about-urban-growth-boundary-options">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/MN0SesSgfDU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/MN0SesSgfDU/new-information-available-about-urban-growth-boundary-options http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-information-available-about-urban-growth-boundary-options developmentpublic commenturban growth boundaryplanning and policy Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:03:39 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-information-available-about-urban-growth-boundary-options <p>TPAC is an advisory committee that reviews regional plans and federally funded transportation projects across the three-county Portland area. It advises regional leaders on transportation spending priorities as well as policies related to transportation, such as efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and create communities with easy access to public transit. It also recommends needs and opportunities for involving the public in transportation matters.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-applicants-for-three-community-member-seats-on-influential-transportation-committee">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/CaVrJtmMqw0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/CaVrJtmMqw0/metro-seeks-applicants-for-three-community-member-seats-on-influential-transportation-committee http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-applicants-for-three-community-member-seats-on-influential-transportation-committee public commenttransportationplanning and policy Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:01:59 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-seeks-applicants-for-three-community-member-seats-on-influential-transportation-committee <p>Cities and counties across the region have nominated 11 transportation projects for Metro to approve – and now through Oct. 13, the public gets a chance to help refine and improve those projects.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-gets-to-improve-refine-22-million-in-transportation-projects-through-oct-13">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/iinzDprGuUg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/iinzDprGuUg/public-gets-to-improve-refine-22-million-in-transportation-projects-through-oct-13 http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-gets-to-improve-refine-22-million-in-transportation-projects-through-oct-13 public commenttransportationplanning and policy Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:46:53 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-gets-to-improve-refine-22-million-in-transportation-projects-through-oct-13 <p>The Metro Council today voted unanimously to approve early-phase designs for new animal exhibits, educational facilities and sustainability measures funded by the $125 million bond measure passed by local voters in 2008.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-plan-for-implementing-oregon-zoo-bond-projects">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/62UyzMgg3nM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/62UyzMgg3nM/metro-council-approves-plan-for-implementing-oregon-zoo-bond-projects http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-plan-for-implementing-oregon-zoo-bond-projects visitor venuesfinances & funding Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:13:59 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-approves-plan-for-implementing-oregon-zoo-bond-projects <p><img class="right" style="float: right;" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/scouter_picnic_100.jpg" alt="Scouter thumbnail" width="100" height="66" />Earlier this year, Metro purchased nearly 100 acres of land, mostly from the Boy Scouts of America. The new Scouter Mountain Natural Area, which will feature hiking trails, a picnic shelter, parking and restrooms, was purchased by Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program. The City of Happy Valley is paying for the upgrades with its share of Metro’s natural areas bond measure, and the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District will manage the future natural area when it opens in 2013.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/scouter-mountain-neighbors-visit-their-new-natural-area-weigh-in-on-transformation">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/QMHhMdp-lYY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/QMHhMdp-lYY/scouter-mountain-neighbors-visit-their-new-natural-area-weigh-in-on-transformation http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/scouter-mountain-neighbors-visit-their-new-natural-area-weigh-in-on-transformation natural areasactivitiesplanning and policy Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:12:49 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/scouter-mountain-neighbors-visit-their-new-natural-area-weigh-in-on-transformation <p>On Friday, Aug. 19, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission approved the urban and rural reserves map for Washington County, which was approved by the Metro Council and the Washington County Board of Commissioners last spring.<br /><br />This decision, combined with LCDC’s decision last year to approve the urban and rural reserves for Multnomah and Clackamas counties, completes four years of collaborative effort to provide significant protections for farmland and natural areas while supplying enough land for good jobs and vibrant neighborhoods for the future. No other metropolitan area in the United States has ever attempted—let alone achieved—such a thoughtful and far-reaching plan.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/statement-for-metro-councilors-use-on-lcdc-acknowledgement-of-washington-county-urban-and-rural-reserves">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/E-qv5mutN8w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/E-qv5mutN8w/statement-for-metro-councilors-use-on-lcdc-acknowledgement-of-washington-county-urban-and-rural-reserves http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/statement-for-metro-councilors-use-on-lcdc-acknowledgement-of-washington-county-urban-and-rural-reserves urban and rural reservesurban growth boundaryplanning and policy Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:05:01 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/statement-for-metro-councilors-use-on-lcdc-acknowledgement-of-washington-county-urban-and-rural-reserves <p class="summary"><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/caracals_august_160.gif" alt="caracals" width="160" height="106" />The kittens are growing quickly and spend lots of time playing, keepers say</p> <p>The results are in! Keepers have voted to name the Oregon Zoo’s three caracal kittens Mkuze (“mih-KOO-zee”), Binti and Aziza. Mkuze, the male kitten, is named after an African wildlife reserve. The female kittens’ names are Swahili; Binti means “young lady daughter” and Aziza means “gorgeous.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/names-picked-for-oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/DrQU6vluJM4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/DrQU6vluJM4/names-picked-for-oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/names-picked-for-oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens visitor venues Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:44:56 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/names-picked-for-oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens <p>Metro's online opinion panel reached a significant milestone Wednesday, with more than 5,000 people now signed up for Opt In.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/opt-in-panel-reaches-5-000-participants">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/ZeTv4h_h7Xw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/ZeTv4h_h7Xw/opt-in-panel-reaches-5-000-participants http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/opt-in-panel-reaches-5-000-participants public commentplanning and policy Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:49:38 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/opt-in-panel-reaches-5-000-participants <div class="right" style="width: 240px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/glendoveer_open_house_160.jpg" alt="Glendoveer open house" /> </div> <p>More than 250 community members attended an open house Aug. 1 at Metro's Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail to express their concerns about proposed changes to the property. Councilors Barbara Roberts and Shirley Craddick were on hand to discuss the facility assessment and business plan project and hear public feedback.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/glendoveer-open-house-draws-community-concerns-about-change">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/0JYRgfsGQZk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/0JYRgfsGQZk/glendoveer-open-house-draws-community-concerns-about-change http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/glendoveer-open-house-draws-community-concerns-about-change parks and trailsdevelopmentpublic commentplanning and policy Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:46:12 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/glendoveer-open-house-draws-community-concerns-about-change <p>Cities and counties across the region are selecting transportation projects this summer they plan to nominate for Metro’s $22 million regional flexible funding program.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-can-talk-about-how-to-spend-22-million-in-transportation-funding">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/JDCk52Bb3BA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/JDCk52Bb3BA/public-can-talk-about-how-to-spend-22-million-in-transportation-funding http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-can-talk-about-how-to-spend-22-million-in-transportation-funding public commenttransportationfinances & fundingplanning and policy Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:40:21 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/public-can-talk-about-how-to-spend-22-million-in-transportation-funding <p>Several ideas are on the table for future improvements and new opportunities at Glendoveer and they all include a golf course and the fitness trail. Come to a community open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 and learn about the options being considered.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/potential-glendoveer-improvements-topic-of-aug-1-open-house">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/V5xTel1uEtU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/V5xTel1uEtU/potential-glendoveer-improvements-topic-of-aug-1-open-house http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/potential-glendoveer-improvements-topic-of-aug-1-open-house parks and trailsplanning and policy Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:49:50 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/potential-glendoveer-improvements-topic-of-aug-1-open-house <p>Metro staff will talk about options for the urban growth boundary boundary at an open house and forum from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at the Hillsboro Civic Center Auditorium. After the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/thursday-forum-a-chance-to-talk-about-proposed-urban-growth-boundary-expansion">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/XRI1VPHBt_U" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/XRI1VPHBt_U/thursday-forum-a-chance-to-talk-about-proposed-urban-growth-boundary-expansion http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/thursday-forum-a-chance-to-talk-about-proposed-urban-growth-boundary-expansion public commenturban and rural reservesplanning and policy Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:34:07 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/thursday-forum-a-chance-to-talk-about-proposed-urban-growth-boundary-expansion <p>Help decision-makers understand what you experience as you drive, bike, walk or take transit in the East Metro area. Next spring, the cities of Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale will prioritize near- and long-term transportation investments. Participate in a short survey to let them know what works for you and what you think should be improved. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/how-do-you-get-around-east-metro-take-a-short-survey">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/X7eoCAV8rGs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/X7eoCAV8rGs/how-do-you-get-around-east-metro-take-a-short-survey http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/how-do-you-get-around-east-metro-take-a-short-survey developmenttransportationplanning and policy Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:44:05 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/how-do-you-get-around-east-metro-take-a-short-survey <p>The Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail is one of the most treasured and used community facilities in outer Northeast Portland. A facility assessment and business plan project is underway to figure out what needs to be done to prepare for a fair and competitive process to develop and award a new contract to operate the facility starting in 2013.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-tees-up-discussion-about-glendoveer-golf-course-and-fitness-trail">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/04CARl6GkvY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/04CARl6GkvY/metro-council-tees-up-discussion-about-glendoveer-golf-course-and-fitness-trail http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-tees-up-discussion-about-glendoveer-golf-course-and-fitness-trail parks and trailsvisitor venuespublic commentfinances & fundingplanning and policy Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:37:41 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-tees-up-discussion-about-glendoveer-golf-course-and-fitness-trail <p>Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick was featured in a KOIN-TV Studio 6 Spotlight story July 14. Reporter Heidi Protto also spoke with Metro Parks and Visitor Services Manager Dan Kromer about Metro’s Blue Lake Regional Park, pointing out the variety of affordable activities to share with your family.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/tv-show-spotlights-blue-lake-regional-park">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/_H60h1TBTR0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/_H60h1TBTR0/tv-show-spotlights-blue-lake-regional-park http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/tv-show-spotlights-blue-lake-regional-park parks and trailsnews coverageactivities Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:37:10 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/tv-show-spotlights-blue-lake-regional-park <p class="summary">First-time mom Peggy and her three kittens continue to do well</p> <p>The Oregon Zoo’s three caracal kittens are now five weeks old, and their tufted ears – a distinguishing feature of the small African cats – are fully upright. At birth, the kittens’ ears were flat against their heads. The male and two females continue to do well, as does their mother, Peggy.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens-are-5-weeks-old-and-growing-quickly">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/gdm-04HxTxQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/gdm-04HxTxQ/oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens-are-5-weeks-old-and-growing-quickly http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens-are-5-weeks-old-and-growing-quickly visitor venues Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:13:29 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-s-caracal-kittens-are-5-weeks-old-and-growing-quickly by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Oregon Department of Transportation awards Metro $280,000 to plan a transportation system for bikes and pedestrians. The work would be similar to the region's high capacity transit plan, completed in 2010.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/grant-funds-project-to-create-a-regional-active-transportation-plan">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/5rmBIoaFZUY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/5rmBIoaFZUY/grant-funds-project-to-create-a-regional-active-transportation-plan http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/grant-funds-project-to-create-a-regional-active-transportation-plan transportationplanning and policyreporting by Nick Christensen Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:40:59 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/grant-funds-project-to-create-a-regional-active-transportation-plan <p>If you were inspired by Metro's recent Nature in Neighborhoods grant recipients, who are transforming an alley into a green parkway, restoring fish habitat and more, why not join them? It's time to fine-tune your own idea to protect and enhance nature. Metro staff needs to know how many viable projects are brewing to anticipate the next full application period. If you have a project ready for consideration, submit your letter of interest as soon as possible.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/have-an-innovative-nature-project-now-s-the-time-to-explore-a-metro-nature-in-neighborhoods-grant">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/yimuQJW4Qzc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/yimuQJW4Qzc/have-an-innovative-nature-project-now-s-the-time-to-explore-a-metro-nature-in-neighborhoods-grant http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/have-an-innovative-nature-project-now-s-the-time-to-explore-a-metro-nature-in-neighborhoods-grant natural areasgrants Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:40:19 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/have-an-innovative-nature-project-now-s-the-time-to-explore-a-metro-nature-in-neighborhoods-grant <p>Congressional and local leaders commemorated the start of construction on the region’s sixth light rail project on June 30. “This is the type of project that will show the rest of the country that infrastructure spending is not, ‘just spending’, it’s actually building the future. It’s creating the jobs, building the economic opportunities for the next generation,” said Rep. Kurt Schrader. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/portland-milwaukie-light-rail-project-breaks-ground">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/aOi17R5u4NQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/aOi17R5u4NQ/portland-milwaukie-light-rail-project-breaks-ground http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/portland-milwaukie-light-rail-project-breaks-ground transportationplanning and policy Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:47:28 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/portland-milwaukie-light-rail-project-breaks-ground <p>What's the best way to implement a regional vision for conservation education? That's the task ahead for members of the Intertwine's Conservation Education Council, a group of leaders charged with developing that vision, as well as working with regional partners and conservation advocates to support the Intertwine's mission.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-conservation-education-council-calls-for-nominations">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/aQSLIHewvqk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/aQSLIHewvqk/new-conservation-education-council-calls-for-nominations http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-conservation-education-council-calls-for-nominations sustainable living Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:47:03 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/new-conservation-education-council-calls-for-nominations <p>A bilingual community forum, scheduled for June 28, will be a part of the outreach for the East Metro Connections Plan, which is working on developing a strategy that supports the prosperity and livability of the eastern part of the region.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/east-metro-s-cultural-richness-drives-new-outreach-strategies">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/C1T5YHydeuo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/C1T5YHydeuo/east-metro-s-cultural-richness-drives-new-outreach-strategies http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/east-metro-s-cultural-richness-drives-new-outreach-strategies Community Investment Strategytransportationplanning and policy Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:46:58 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/east-metro-s-cultural-richness-drives-new-outreach-strategies <p>The Metro Council voted 7-0 today to adopt a $385 million budget for the regional agency for its 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The budget is 10 percent smaller than the current year’s budget, and is focused on initiatives aimed at spurring private investments that will create good jobs, make neighborhoods safer and more livable, and protect the region’s farms, forests and natural areas.<br /><br /></p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-2011-12-budget">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/cQ5kiSsGSi0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/cQ5kiSsGSi0/metro-council-adopts-2011-12-budget http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-2011-12-budget finances & fundingplanning and policy Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:11:20 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-2011-12-budget <div class="right stroke" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/foodweb_160.jpg" alt="Food web activity at outdoor school" /> </div> <p>On a rainy Thursday in May, three sixth graders from River Grove Elementary School formed a semi-circle under a covered porch and watched as a student carefully squeezed drops of pH testing solution into a small beaker of pond water. Metro Councilors Rex Burkholder and Shirley Craddick watched on as the students waited to see what color the water would turn; dark blue, orange or green. They were hoping for green, indicating a neutral chemical balance, the best environment for a variety of wildlife.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/outdoor-school-teaches-waste-reduction-to-next-generation">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/gKv7eB7Hpq0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/gKv7eB7Hpq0/outdoor-school-teaches-waste-reduction-to-next-generation http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/outdoor-school-teaches-waste-reduction-to-next-generation sustainable livingactivities Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:25:20 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/outdoor-school-teaches-waste-reduction-to-next-generation <p>Did you know your city government is working to prioritize how it will spend its share of state and federal dollars over the next 20 years? This process is called the East Metro Connections Plan, and it will result in agreement on near- and long-term investments. In your neighborhood, these improvements should help you and your neighbors better meet your daily needs. Read on to find out how and how to get involved.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/calling-all-east-county-residents">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/b9zHZ-a9BUU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/b9zHZ-a9BUU/calling-all-east-county-residents http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/calling-all-east-county-residents Community Investment Strategydevelopmentpublic commenttransportationplanning and policy Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:47:49 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/calling-all-east-county-residents <p>Learn more about the celebration of the Gresham Fairview Trail. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/gresham-fairview-trail-kickoff">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/RHNUHou6rmo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/RHNUHou6rmo/gresham-fairview-trail-kickoff http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/gresham-fairview-trail-kickoff parks and trailstransportation Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:40:10 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/gresham-fairview-trail-kickoff <div class="right stroke" style="width: 120px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/bluelaketrees_120.jpg" alt="Blue Lake Park" /></div> <p>Though Blue Lake Park is popular for its range of activities, it’s still peaceful. Picnicking is prime here, with many group sites available for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. Family-friendly fun – ranging from archery to trout angling to softball – offers residents in the Portland metropolitan area inexpensive and safe access to the outdoors, where kids can be active and parents can be lazy (if they want), without having to drive very far. It’s just 20 minutes from downtown Portland. As the summer season gets underway, Blue Lake is adding more power to its park punch with several new additions. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-s-blue-lake-regional-park-adds-more-options-for-outdoor-family-fun">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/HHEPUNgN7ZY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/HHEPUNgN7ZY/metro-s-blue-lake-regional-park-adds-more-options-for-outdoor-family-fun http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-s-blue-lake-regional-park-adds-more-options-for-outdoor-family-fun parks and trailsnatural areasactivities Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:47:37 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-s-blue-lake-regional-park-adds-more-options-for-outdoor-family-fun <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/columbia_slough_160.jpg" alt="columbia slough" width="160" height="120" />Like any good hike, the journey to preserve the Portland metropolitan area's natural treasures warrants a stop along the way to reflect on where the region has come from and where it's going. That’s why Metro is engaging the community this summer with the "It's Our Nature" outreach initiative. You might catch a short film during movie previews, hear a message on the radio or chat with the natural areas team at your local farmers market. You can get out in the wild with Metro's naturalists, or ponder the meaning of place at an outdoor event series co-hosted by Oregon Humanities. And you'll find lots of new photography and videos on the natural areas web pages, where you can explore an interactive storytelling map.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/it-s-our-nature-outreach-initiative-brings-metro-natural-areas-to-you-and-vice-versa">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/-B-PLhNAc4M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/-B-PLhNAc4M/it-s-our-nature-outreach-initiative-brings-metro-natural-areas-to-you-and-vice-versa http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/it-s-our-nature-outreach-initiative-brings-metro-natural-areas-to-you-and-vice-versa parks and trailsnatural areasactivitiesplanning and policy Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:46:46 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/it-s-our-nature-outreach-initiative-brings-metro-natural-areas-to-you-and-vice-versa <p><a href="http://www.oregonmetro.gov/connect"><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/optin_logo_160.jpg" alt="Opt In logo" /></a></p> <p>The Oregon Zoo wants to know what you think about its animal habitats, train ride,  summer concerts, food and parking. Zoo managers invite residents of the Portland metropolitan area to take an online survey that will help shape new exhibits, public spaces and the services provided by the Oregon Zoo over the next 10 to 20 years. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/the-oregon-zoo-wants-to-hear-from-you">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/6JgfdmpSN6g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/6JgfdmpSN6g/the-oregon-zoo-wants-to-hear-from-you http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/the-oregon-zoo-wants-to-hear-from-you visitor venuespublic comment Tue, 31 May 2011 16:42:25 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/the-oregon-zoo-wants-to-hear-from-you <p class="FreeFormA">Neighbors in Northeast Portland are taking on an invasive weed that may be relatively new to the Portland metropolitan area but has wreaked havoc in California, other parts of the United States and France. The Metro Council, on May 19, awarded more than $572,000 in Nature in Neighborhoods grants to seven community projects in Multnomah County. One of the projects received a capital grant funded by the natural areas bond measure approved by voters in 2006. The six other projects will get restoration and enhancement grants that come out of Metro's general fund.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-helps-fight-an-invasive-weed-count-mussels-and-connect-people-with-nature-in-multnomah-county">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/5xNW7DLXV8w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/5xNW7DLXV8w/metro-helps-fight-an-invasive-weed-count-mussels-and-connect-people-with-nature-in-multnomah-county http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-helps-fight-an-invasive-weed-count-mussels-and-connect-people-with-nature-in-multnomah-county parks and trailsCommunity Investment Strategynatural areassustainable livinggrants Thu, 26 May 2011 23:05:43 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-helps-fight-an-invasive-weed-count-mussels-and-connect-people-with-nature-in-multnomah-county <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/metro_council_districts_eff_jan2013_160.jpg" alt="Metro Council districts effective January 2013" width="160" height="124" />The Metro Council voted 6-0 today to adopt a new map of Metro Council districts that will remain in effect for at least the next 10 years, beginning with the 2012 election cycle. Each new Metro Council district will comes within 3.5 percent of the average district population of 248,362 people, based on the results of the U.S. Census.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-new-district-maps">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/1golhsCnK3M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/1golhsCnK3M/metro-council-adopts-new-district-maps http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-new-district-maps planning and policy Fri, 20 May 2011 15:39:52 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-adopts-new-district-maps <p class="BodyA">Envision standing underneath a magnificent old oak and looking down into the Willamette River to see salmon and trout making their way into the mouth of Johnson Creek. Now imagine watching an invasive weed new to the Portland metropolitan area clog ponds at the Blue Heron Wetlands and make its way to nearby waterways including Smith and Bybee lakes. Efforts to protect, restore, promote and celebrate nature throughout the Portland metropolitan region received a nearly $1.6 million boost from Metro on Thursday. The Metro Council awarded 17 Nature in Neighborhood grants to a variety of worthwhile projects. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/nearly-1-6-million-in-metro-s-nature-in-neighborhood-grants-benefit-community-projects">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/S8onRTBJX6Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/S8onRTBJX6Q/nearly-1-6-million-in-metro-s-nature-in-neighborhood-grants-benefit-community-projects http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/nearly-1-6-million-in-metro-s-nature-in-neighborhood-grants-benefit-community-projects parks and trailsCommunity Investment Strategynatural areasgrants Fri, 20 May 2011 15:39:00 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/nearly-1-6-million-in-metro-s-nature-in-neighborhood-grants-benefit-community-projects <div class="right stroke" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/Sunday_Parkways_160.jpg" alt="Sunday Parkways" /> </div> <p class="FreeForm">Start off the 2011 Sunday Parkways season by getting outside and having some fun! The first Sunday Parkways event of the year will be Sunday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in East Portland. Cars will be kicked to the curb and walkers, bicycle riders, joggers and skaters will take to the streets instead. The Parkways seven-mile route will wind through neighborhood streets closed to cars for the day, and along a section of the Springwater Trail connecting Lents, Bloomington, Gilbert Heights and Ed Benedict parks.  </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/sunday-parkways-season-gets-rolling-may-22-in-east-portland">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/i9dCTv4LHkQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/i9dCTv4LHkQ/sunday-parkways-season-gets-rolling-may-22-in-east-portland http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/sunday-parkways-season-gets-rolling-may-22-in-east-portland parks and trailsclimate changesustainable livingtransportationactivities Tue, 17 May 2011 23:05:14 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/sunday-parkways-season-gets-rolling-may-22-in-east-portland <p>Come celebrate the Gresham-Fairview Trail at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19. The public celebration will be held on the trail’s new pedestrian bridge over West Powell Boulevard in Gresham. Metro has been involved for more than 15 years in making the trail a reality. It enhances both recreation and commuting, and links neighborhoods to schools, parks, natural areas and businesses. U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick will join Gresham City Councilor Josh Fuhrer at the celebration to mark the completion of an important part of the trail<strong>, </strong>from the Springwater Corridor to Burnside Street. The multi-use path continues north to Halsey Street.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/join-the-celebration-as-the-gresham-fairview-trail-takes-a-big-step-forward">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/UFCYB8d7kJI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/UFCYB8d7kJI/join-the-celebration-as-the-gresham-fairview-trail-takes-a-big-step-forward http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/join-the-celebration-as-the-gresham-fairview-trail-takes-a-big-step-forward parks and trailsnatural areastransportationactivities Fri, 13 May 2011 19:03:01 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/join-the-celebration-as-the-gresham-fairview-trail-takes-a-big-step-forward <div class="right stroke" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/Scouter_Mntn_Trail_160.jpg" alt="children around the lone oak" /> <em></em></div> <p>One minute you’re cruising past Happy Valley subdivisions, with basketball hoops in driveways and shrubs lining front yards. The next, you’re climbing a steep, narrow road with fir trees swaying overhead and birds chirping about your arrival. Metro purchased part of a beloved scouting camp overlooking Happy Valley today, and recently bought a smaller property next door. At nearly 100 acres, the new Scouter Mountain Natural Area will feature hiking trails, parking, restrooms and a picnic shelter.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/at-new-scouter-mountain-natural-area-region-earns-a-badge-in-habitat-protection">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/daZVPuMGFJQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/daZVPuMGFJQ/at-new-scouter-mountain-natural-area-region-earns-a-badge-in-habitat-protection http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/at-new-scouter-mountain-natural-area-region-earns-a-badge-in-habitat-protection parks and trailsnatural areas Fri, 06 May 2011 15:44:28 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/at-new-scouter-mountain-natural-area-region-earns-a-badge-in-habitat-protection <p>One of my goals as a Metro Councilor is to do what I can to ensure that our aspirations for our cities and communities come to fruition. I believe that developing a community investment strategy will better help us reach those aspirations and make sure that our communities are great places to live. Furthermore, the east part of the Metro region needs more jobs; good jobs that can support a family. Identifying the most important public investment projects and strategies to implement those projects will take us one step closer to being more prosperous.  </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-investing-in-our-communities">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/3eLiK0uJ0cg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/3eLiK0uJ0cg/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-investing-in-our-communities http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-investing-in-our-communities Community Investment Strategypersonal messagetransportation Tue, 03 May 2011 23:18:58 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-shirley-craddick-investing-in-our-communities by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Fisher has guided open space network efforts in the Twin Cities and St. Louis. He's been in the Portland region all week talking about strategies for linking trail and parks networks in both Oregon and southwest Washington. One key message - "The parks are not the system. The region is the system."</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/david-fisher-q-a-open-space-expert-talks-about-creating-a-true-park-and-trail-system">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/beblwY2fkuU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/beblwY2fkuU/david-fisher-q-a-open-space-expert-talks-about-creating-a-true-park-and-trail-system http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/david-fisher-q-a-open-space-expert-talks-about-creating-a-true-park-and-trail-system parks and trailsCommunity Investment Strategynatural areastransportationfinances & fundingplanning and policyreporting by Nick Christensen Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:34:47 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/david-fisher-q-a-open-space-expert-talks-about-creating-a-true-park-and-trail-system <p>Advocates for the east side of the Portland metropolitan region agreed that economic vitality, livability, safety and environmental quality should be enhanced by the East Metro Connections Plan - a community investment strategy that will identify specific transportation, community and economic development projects in Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village and Multnomah County. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/local-leaders-focus-on-the-prosperity-of-east-metro">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/L3tWwo7ook8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/L3tWwo7ook8/local-leaders-focus-on-the-prosperity-of-east-metro http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/local-leaders-focus-on-the-prosperity-of-east-metro Community Investment Strategytransportationplanning and policy Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:34:00 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/local-leaders-focus-on-the-prosperity-of-east-metro <p>The Metro Council wants the public to comment on three options for redrawing the boundaries of Council districts. Every ten years, following the completion of the U.S. Census, the Metro Council is required to evaluate whether each of its six districts are of relatively equal population and adjust the district boundaries as necessary to provide for equal representation.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-releases-three-redistricting-options-for-public-review">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~4/16Z0EJfrRT4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict1news/~3/16Z0EJfrRT4/metro-council-releases-three-redistricting-options-for-public-review http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-releases-three-redistricting-options-for-public-review public comment Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:51:37 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/9/post.cfm/metro-council-releases-three-redistricting-options-for-public-review