Portland: An International Model For Urban Planning

Portland's international reputation for its urban planning is drawing experts from around the world.

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March 26, 2004, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Together, city, university and business leaders can "brand" Portland as a worldwide sustainable development leader [and] could be a big step toward attracting environmentally minded conventions, drawing international green companies to open offices in Portland, landing consulting or construction contracts and tapping the growing ranks of well-heeled 'eco-tourists.'"

Thanks to Miles Hochstein

FULL STORY: Portland Draws International Planners

Monday, October 24, 2005 in The Oregonian

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