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Current and past Metro news releases, sorted by date and year.
- Metro offers back-to-school green tips
Metro news release: Aug. 27, 2010 - Gearing up for school? Go green! From no-waste lunches to thrift-store finds, Metro shares back-to-school tips to help parents and students save money, conserve natural resources and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Metro, City of Portland purchase land to expand Willamette River Greenway in North Portland
News release: Aug. 23, 2010 - The walking, jogging and cycling path that links communities along the Willamette River will expand in North Portland onto property that Metro and the City of Portland teamed up to purchase.
- Metro Council President David Bragdon selected to guide New York City's urban transformation
News release: Aug. 11, 2010 - David Bragdon, who has built his Metro Council presidency on sustainability and collaboration, announced that he will leave four months early to pursue the same ideals in New York City.
- Metro COO calls for unprecedented collaboration, investment to address community needs
Metro news release: Aug. 10, 2010 - Metro COO says more effective investments in public structures are crucial to maintaining our quality of life.
- 35th anniversary Street of Dreams debuts new Metro recycled paint
Metro news release: Aug. 5, 2010 - Metro and a local custom builders have teamed up to launch a new limited edition color of MetroPaint recycled latex at the 2010 NW Natural Street of Dreams.
- Metro buys land along Alder Creek, doubling an area protected as wildlife habitat
News release: June 17, 2010 - New acquisition is adjacent to urban growth boundary in western Multnomah County
- Metro Council approves grants for regional planning projects
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council today unanimously approved the distribution of $3.7 million in grants for planning projects that have the potential to lead to on the ground development in the next five years.
- Metro Council, advisory committee adopt 25-year blueprint for region’s transportation plan
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council has adopted the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan, a 25-year blueprint for how the region invests transportation dollars.
- Metro takes final action to protect farm and forest land, guide development for next 50 years
Metro news release: June 10, 2010 - The Metro Council today took final action on a years-long process that guides regional land use for the next five decades.
- Metro COO announces new General Manager for Visitor Venues
Metro news release: June 4, 2010 - After a nation-wide search, Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan has named Teri Dresler as general manager of the agency’s visitor venues.
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