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Portland's Homeless Population Declines

Crediting the city's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, officials in Portland, Oregon, have announced that the number of people sleeping on the street has declined 39 percent in the last two years.
28 February 2007 - 10:00am
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Feds Vs. Regional Transit Planners

State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.
15 February 2007 - 2:00pm
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Light Rail May Bring A 'There' There

With the expansion of light rail projects in Portland, Oregon, an inconspicuous town center may finally find an identity and truly become a center of activity.
7 February 2007 - 7:00am
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Original Measure 37 Case May Reach Settlement

The land rights battle that spurred the passage of Oregon's Measure 37 may come to an end, with a county-approved expedited process that would divide 22-acres of land into 8 lots.
1 February 2007 - 5:00am
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Still Legal To Sit On Portland Sidewalks (For Now)

Passage of an ordinance making it illegal to sit or lie on sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, has been delayed by the city's mayor until more benches and public restrooms have been installed.
26 January 2007 - 5:00am
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$250 Million In Reduced Property Values Claimed In Portland

Claims worth more than $250 million have been filed in Portland, Oregon, where a law passed in 2004 allows property owners to file for compensation from the city when regulations reduce the value of their property.
20 December 2006 - 10:00am
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After Thanksgiving, Communities Celebrate 'Buy Local Day'

In the city of Portland, local business owners and politicians are calling on the city's residents to counter the massive day-after-Thanksgiving commercial consumption by supporting the local economy on Saturday's third annual "Buy Local Day".
24 November 2006 - 9:00am
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The Case For Saving And Expanding Portland's Suburbs

Dan Morissette, a long-time home builder in the area, wants the government to help save the suburban single-family home.
24 November 2005 - 9:00am
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The Greenest House On The Block

A green housing project in Oregon actually generates more power than it needs.
21 September 2004 - 11:00am
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Grass-roots Main Street Revitalization

The Portland Tribune profiles how a main street can develop without the help of city funding or planning.
26 June 2003 - 9:00am
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Portland Considers Casino For Baseball Stadium Funding

Portland is considering granting the right to build a casino in exchange for funding for a baseball stadium.
2 March 2003 - 1:00pm
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The Impact Of 'Smart Park' Garages

Downtown Portland's 'Smart Park' garages downtown are usd to promote local businesses. What happens if affordable short-term parking is eliminated?
18 December 2002 - 8:00am
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Point-Counterpoint On New Portland Streetcar

The streetcar, which made a comeback to Portland streets in summer 2001, has been cursed and applauded. Now, a proposal is on the table to put in a Lloyd District line.
5 December 2002 - 11:00am
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Portland Transit: Case Study In Success

Tri-Met's general manager opines on why Portland's transit system has been so successful.
5 August 2002 - 11:00am
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Surprising Failure For Portland TOD

One of Portland's best planneddevelopments -- a lifestyle and entertainment center with light rail -- fails. How can this be?
21 July 2002 - 9:00am
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Development Options After Loss Of Downtown Jobs

As the owner of the flagship department store in Portland, OR, clears out its downtown offices, the ponders the possibilities.
8 May 2002 - 11:00am
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