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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, development

Delivering 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 Communities

Under 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, reporting

Metro 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.

Grow your roses healthy and safe

sustainable living
 

RoseLove 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.

Contribute your vision at a community planning forum for the Southwest Corridor Plan

transportation, planning and policy, public comment
 

For anyone who lives, works or travels through the southwest part of the region, a community forum on May 23 will be a chance to weigh in on potential transportation, parks and nature projects planned for the area.

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