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In Milwaukie, Metro helps a riverfront renewal come to life

planning and policy, parks and trails, grants, finances & funding
 

JoAnn HerrigelReinvigorating Milwaukie's waterfront has been a public priority for nearly half a century. After dedication and money from local governments and nonprofits, both residents and salmon will have reason to come and stay a while.

Metro seeks public comment on four-year federal transportation projects schedule

planning and policy, transportation
 

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.

Oregon Zoo to open new Veterinary Medical Center Jan. 19

activities, sustainable living, visitor venues
 

Veterinary Medical CenterAfter 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.

Metro Council applauds collaboration, equity in allocation of transportation projects

planning and policy, transportation, finances & funding
 

The Metro Council has approved spending $70 million in federal transportation money, applauding a two-year effort by the agency to collaborate with cities and counties and give a more thorough consideration of low income and minority communities.

Zoo's animals to gobble up Thanksgiving 'Beast Feast'

activities, visitor venues
 

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.

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