72%
Amount of residents who say that it is better to add housing to existing neighborhoods rather than convert farm and forestland.
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Making the Greatest Place
The Metro Council is working with local leaders and people throughout the region to create sustainable and prosperous communities. Find out how you can get involved...More
Land and development
Learn about the urban growth boundary and the designation of urban and rural reserves. Find out about efforts to create vibrant communities and encourage nature-friendly design...Go
Transportation
Discover how the Metro Council is working to implement the Regional Transportation Plan by investing in transportation projects and expanding travel options...Go
Natural areas, parks and trails
Metro is committed to keeping the region green. Discover how Metro acquires natural areas, protects and restores fish and wildlife habitats, and plans regionwide parks and trail systems...Go
Managing garbage and recycling
Wondering where the garbage for 1.5 million people goes? Find out how Metro guides the region’s garbage and recycling systems and works to reduce waste...Go
Planning library
Read the 2040 Growth Concept, the Regional Framework Plan and other long-range plans that guide Metro's work and help shape the future of the region...Go
Tools for placemaking and development
Whether you are a developer, lender, builder, city planner, elected official or resident Metro offers an array of placemaking tools, training, consultant services and funds you can use in your community.
Get Centered!
Get Centered! is a multi-year campaign dedicated to helping visionary developers, architects and elected officials spur investment and build the region's vibrant downtowns and main streets.
Transit-oriented development
Discover how Metro is helping spark vibrant downtowns and main streets through public/private partnerships, investments and incentives in key development projects located near transit.
Nature-friendly development
Learn more about nature-friendly development practices that benefit the environment and your business.
Community Investment Toolkit
The Community Investment Toolkit provides information to local governments, nonprofit organizations, developers and community leaders about best practices for creating and enhancing vibrant urban communities.
Guides for building livable communities
Metro's Land-use Planning Division has compiled a number of resources or 'tools' to help our region manage the effects of growth and change.
Tools for designing streets
Discover practical information for designing safe and healthy streets with these three handbooks published by Metro.
Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants
Metro is seeking applications for projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods.
Brownfields recycling program
Metro is working to promote efficient use of land through redevelopment of contaminated properties that provides economic benefits to communities.