Trouble In Smart Growth's Nirvana

Recent developments in Portland and Oregon suggest that smart growth is driving down housing affordability, and increasing traffic congestion.

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July 1, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Writing in PLANetizen, Wendell Cox argues that Metro may have "painted itself into a corner." The Metro referendum did nothing to limit the regulations already in place. These regulations will, unless changed, force continued densification. The problem is that, Metro advertised its measure as a densification limitation. If, contrary to voter expectations, densification continues, there will be additional citizen initiatives.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Monday, July 1, 2002 in Planetizen

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