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In advance of many important decisions related to our region’s ability to plan for future growth, HBA and our partners are beginning to form working groups to align our positions and messaging around one basic principle: the need for new lands to support economic and residential growth. HBA and our partners at the Westside Economic Alliance and Revitalize Portland Coalition will be collaborating as we anticipate reviewing and offering feedback to Metro’s forthcoming Urban Growth Report data in the coming months. Our primary goal is to speak in a unified voice to push decision-makers to develop a UGR that will incorporate more accurate growth forecasts and development trends than in previous years. As a reminder, HBA’s Preston Korst and several members have recently been named to serve on Metro’s newly formed Urban Growth Report Stakeholder group. Below are list of members or industry professionals who are expected to join this committee:
Oct 14, 2025