News media references for the week of May 13-20, 2013.
Recent updates
Hughes: Portland region must do more to prepare for economic growth
visitor venues, transportation, Community Investment Strategy, urban growth boundary, reporting, planning and policy, Climate Smart Communities, developmentDelivering a State of the Region address at the City Club of Portland's Friday Forum, Hughes focused on the economy in his 28-minute speech, talking about bringing jobs to the Portland region and having employees ready to fill them.
Economy and equity highlight council discussion on Climate Smart criteria
reporting, Climate Smart CommunitiesUnder the criteria, to be used as part of evaluating the Climate Smart Communities scenarios, Metro staffers will look at how proposals for curbing tailpipe emissions would affect things like the economy, public health and social equity.
Active transportation, road widening proposals get unanimous OK at Metro Council
transportation, reportingMetro Councilors voted unanimously Thursday to approve changes to the region's transportation plan, setting the stage for road, trail and bike projects from Troutdale to Tualatin to Hillsboro.
Love to bury your nose in a rose, but not sure if it’s safe? More and more rose gardeners are going organic. Metro natural gardening expert Carl Grimm shared the latest tips and tricks on KATU’s AM Northwest Thursday to help you grow great roses without poisonous pesticides.
Previous updates
Contribute your vision at a community planning forum for the Southwest Corridor Plan
Posted at 2:15 PM - Keywords: transportation, planning and policy, public comment
'Legos at the Zoo' will celebrate rhinos, math, pastry
Posted at 1:10 PM - Keywords:
Native plantings get a helping hand from volunteers at Canemah Bluff Natural Area
Posted at 12:00 PM - Keywords:
Decision time approaches as Southwest Corridor study moves forward
Posted at 5:20 PM - Keywords: transportation, reporting, planning and policy
Chestnut Grove Memorial Garden coming soon to Lone Fir Cemetery
Posted at 5:17 PM - Keywords: cemeteries, activities

