Oregon
Surprising Failure For Portland TOD
One of Portland's best planneddevelopments -- a lifestyle and entertainment center with light rail -- fails. How can this be?
Don't Pick On Portland
We should not dismiss the bold planning experiment in Oregon just because it runs counter to current orthodoxies.
Have Housing Prices Risen Faster In Portland Than Elsewhere?
An urban growth boundary can exert upward pressure on the rate of increase of housing prices.
Had Enough Of Auto-dominance?
Auto-competitive transit is emerging and deserves evaluation.
Bi-state Land Use Coordination
A new bi-state panel is being formed to address land use challenges that cross state lines in Washington and Oregon.
Congressman Promotes 'Livability' Movement
To promote the 'livability' movement, a congressman from Oregon goes on a tour of the Midwest.
Seattle's Transit Troubles
What you don't know about the Seattle bus system might cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Even billions.
Is The Model City Of The Information Age Hitting The Skids?
Portland is suffering a crisis that threatens the future of this once buoyant, expanding Northwest market.
Strict Portland Growth Boundary May Loosen
Property-rights-group wants access to develop on open space just outside city borders, citing citizen demand.
Report: Smart Growth Pays Off In Portland
Land-use analysis quantifies striking differences in two states' approach to growth.
Portland Bucks National Trend, Integrates Income Groups
In the Portland metro area, upper-income, middle-income and working-class people remain more likely to live near each other.
Eugene's Land Use Code Flip Flop
Just months after approving its updated land use plan, the city was forced to revert back to the older version.
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.
Eco-terrorism Backlash
Oregon is home to the first organization dedicated to eliminating eco-terrorism.
Public Investment In Private Projects
The Smart City Radio Show focuses on the case study public investment in private projects in Portland, Oregon.
'Free' Parks Plan Could Affect Downtown's Future
A private foundation is buying up prime downtown real estate Portland, OR, and will donate it to the city for use as parks. But preservationists worry the gift will destroy historic buildings.
Portland Considers New Subregions
Portland is considering dividing the region into economic subregions. Is this a recipe for disaster or a secret way to expand the urban growth boundary?
Eugene Updates Land Use Code
Eugene, Oregon's newspaper finds that explaining the city's new land use code is beyond its capability.
Portland: Candidates Debate Density
Three candidates vie for leadership of Metro, Portland's regional land-use planning body.
Can Parking Save Portland's Transit Mall?
A plan to increase parking for the struggling downtown Transit Mall would dramatically change the well known symbol's character.
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.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
