Oregon
Is Joel Kotkin Flip-Flopping On Portland Criticism?
Joseph Cortright offers a rebuttal to Joel Kotkin's criticism of Portland as an 'Ephemeral City'.
Is Portland's Praise Deserved, Or Has It Become An 'Ephemeral City'?
Can a city like Portland survive -- and thrive -- primarily as a marketer of an urban experience, asks Joel Kotkin.
The Silicon Valley Of Green Building
The Northwest is home to several prominent environmentally friendly architecture and development firms that are paving the way for a 'green' renaissance.
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.
Latest TOD In Portland: IKEA With 1,200 Parking Spaces
In Portland, known for transit oriented development, a planned big-box development will have easy access to. light rail.
Judge Rules Oregon's Measure 37 Unconstitutional
Oregon's land use laws were thrown into new controversy as a Marion County Circuit Court Judge ruled last November's property rights initiative invalid.
Oregon's Growth Boundaries: Constitutionality and Policy
Is Oregon's urban growth boundary (UGB) program -- the most stringent anti-sprawl measure adopted by any U.S. state -- constitutional? Has it saved Portland from effects of sprawl?
Bicycling, Urban Design May Help Quell Obesity
While a recent study observed climbing obesity rates across the county, Oregon saw no change. A study attributes this to the state’s strong emphasis on bicycling, walking, and urban design.
Looking For Common Ground In Oregon
A task force will be appointed to find ways to close the growing rift in Oregon's statewide land use program.
Is Portland Too Perfect?
A travel writer explains what makes Portland so liveable.
Will Big Box Stores Succeed In Portland?
Metro, Portland's regional government, is considering strategies to keep megastores from revived urban centers.
U.S. City Proves Living Green Makes Economic Sense
The city known as "America's environmental laboratory" is showing that environment-friendly policies make good economic sense.
18 U.S. States To Produce Biodiesel
Oregon will become one of about 18 states producing biodiesel fuel.
Rail Disasters 2005
Transit critic Rand O'Toole updates his 2004 Rail Disasters report to include impacts on transit ridership.
A Serious Challenge For Planning
Measure 37 -- Oregon's new property-rights law -- is inspiring property rights advocates nationwide.
Oregon Considers 'Vehicle Mileage Tax'
Thinking of getting a fuel-efficient hybrid car in response to rising gas prices? Think again.
Land Rights Battle Heats Up In Oregon
Several states are watching the outcome of legal proceedings in Oregon closely.
GUPPYS: Green Urban Professionals Who Are Young
In Portland, more young urban professionals are living the American dream by forgoing square footage for eco-friendly homes.
Can Reducing Parking Encourage Urban Center Villages?
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wants to encourage the creation of "urban center villages" by reducing the number of required minimum parking spaces for new multifamily housing.
Cities Without Children
Where are the children in the nation's vibrant thriving cities?
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
