Historical Development of the Metropolitan Service District

Authors

Carl Abbott, Portland State UniversityFollow
Margery Post Abbott

Publication Date

5-1-1991

Document Type

Report

Subjects

Local government -- Oregon -- Portland Metropolitan Area, Metropolitan government -- Oregon -- Portland Metropolitan Area, Regional planning -- Oregon -- Portland Metropolitan Area, Metro (Or.) -- History

Notes

This brief history traces the evolution of Metro both as an idea and as an organization that serves an increasing range of public needs within the Portland metropolitan area. Several themes stand out as we look back at Metro's development and "family history."

Prepared for the Metro Home Rule Charter Committee.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/14627

Recommended Citation

Abbott, Carl and Abbott, Margery Post, "Historical Development of the Metropolitan Service District" (1991). Portland Regional Planning History. 9.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/14627