The Oregon Metro!
The "Metro" as it is commonly referred to is the elected government that resides over the Portland Metropolitan Area. It is a continuation of the Columbia Region Association of Governments. The CRAG was renamed the Metro in 1978 after a statewide ballot measure was passed. In 1992 the Metro was given home-rule over the metropolitan area that established the mission as a planning and policy making agent to preserve and enhance the quality of life within the region. In 2003 the Executive Office was eliminated and staff was reorganized and merged with the council office to create the position of Council President. The Metro has about 700 employees in six districts.
The Metro serves 25 cities in 3 counties. This is not the entire are that is measured by the US Census Bureau as the Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes 4 additional counties. Undoubtedly though, the actions that the Metro takes within its area has an impact on the entire MSA, which rely on the densely packed Metro area to produce demand and influence the future of the entire region.
The Metro has produced a master plan that focuses on transit oriented development. This method wishes to produced cultural, business, residential and mixed use areas around light rail and transit stops. Their 2040 Growth Concept is designed to prepare for an increase of 780,000 people and 350,0000 jobs by the year 2040.
The Metro works with county and city planning departments to prepare plans and policies to positively effect the region as a whole. This regional form of governance is a key concept in the Portland Metro Area's plan for the future.
The Metro serves 25 cities in 3 counties. This is not the entire are that is measured by the US Census Bureau as the Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes 4 additional counties. Undoubtedly though, the actions that the Metro takes within its area has an impact on the entire MSA, which rely on the densely packed Metro area to produce demand and influence the future of the entire region.
The Metro has produced a master plan that focuses on transit oriented development. This method wishes to produced cultural, business, residential and mixed use areas around light rail and transit stops. Their 2040 Growth Concept is designed to prepare for an increase of 780,000 people and 350,0000 jobs by the year 2040.
The Metro works with county and city planning departments to prepare plans and policies to positively effect the region as a whole. This regional form of governance is a key concept in the Portland Metro Area's plan for the future.