Repealing Oregon's Land Use System

Opponents of measure 7 say it's a radical and deceptive scheme to dismantle Oregon's environmental and land-use legacy.

1 minute read

November 6, 2000, 10:00 AM PST

"Measure 7 would require local governments and the state to pay property owners whenever any regulation restricts the use of private property in virtually any way. The measure's authors insist this is about "fairness," as if it's fair to require Oregonians to pay corporations and other landowners to comply with air and water pollution laws, or rules that preserve farmland and forests, or even pay them for following the law that guarantees public access to Oregon beaches. "

Thanks to A.G. Flynn

FULL STORY: The sleeper

Thursday, November 2, 2000 in The Oregonian

Government / Politics Oklahoma

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.