Oregon

Is Portland's Urban Growth Boundary Doomed?

A study for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation suggests that Portland’s urban containment policies have begun to have serious effects.

July 17, 2001 - Georgia Public Policy Foundation

Farmers Defy Court Order Protecting Wildlife

Irate farmers repoen canal gates in defiance of court order to limit water to farmers in order to save endangered fish.

July 6, 2001 - The New York Times

Portland's Land Use Conceit?

Portland is named as one of three top International cities for livability. Is Portland developing civic conceit?

July 5, 2001 - The Oregonian

Cities Purchasing Hybrid Cars

Portland is just the latest city to look to hybrid gas-electric vehicles when purchasing fleet vehicles.

June 20, 2001 - The Oregonian

Land Use Fraud: A Planner Gone Bad

A planner and land use consultant in Eugene, Oregon collaborate to break the law.

June 17, 2001 - Eugene Register-Guard

Looking At Parks From A Regional Perspective

A group of citizens and local government officials in and around Portland are making the case for regional participation in the planning, acquisition and maintenance of parks.

June 8, 2001 - The Oregonian

The Future Of Seattle's Urban Core

The future of Seattle's urban core depends on understanding how it's unique demographics will impact real estate.

June 3, 2001 - REIS

Are Urban Growth Boundaries Effective?

Are urban growth boundaries effective in encouraging denser neighborhoods, public transit, and open space? Or do they lead to high home prices and traffic congestion?

May 22, 2001 - KGW.Com

Portland's High-Density Successes

Higher-density, mixed-use developments are gaining footholds among public transit routes in Portland.

April 29, 2001 - The Oregonian

Water For Farmers To Be Shut Off To Save Fish

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will be shutting off irrigation water to hundreds of farmers to save endangered fish threatened by drought.

April 8, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Restoring Portland's River

The city council endorsed the first elements of the River Renaissance program, aimed at improving the Willamette for recreation, wildlife and commerce.

March 28, 2001 - The Oregonian

Portland's Shrinking Neighborhoods

Census figures show neighborhoods at the heart of Portland, OR, decreased in population...but not for the reason you might expect.

March 21, 2001 - The Oregonian

Mapping Out Land Compensation

Laws in Florida and Texas are serving as the litmus test for Oregon and other states.

March 15, 2001 - The Oregonian

Fueling Growth In Oregon

In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.

March 13, 2001 - The Oregonian

Oregon's Controlled Growth A Magnet

Its environmental and controlled growth policies attract people to Oregon.

March 5, 2001 - The Oregonian

Building On Ideas For Urban Conservation

A building that survived the recent earthquake in the Pacific Northwest is an example of a trend towards architecture that is both innovative and environmentally sensitive.

March 5, 2001 - The New York Times

Portland Area Emissions Rise 7 Percent

Portland was the first U.S. city to adopt a strategy in 1993 to reduce greenhouse gases. But emissions continue to rise.

February 27, 2001 - The Oregonian

Linking Environment, Sustainability, and Businesses

Oregon state government has launched a website that links environmental and economic sustainability efforts.

February 10, 2001 - The Oregonian

Portland's Environmental Urban Design

Ecotrust is transforming a century-old industrial building in Portland's river district into a environmental marketplace.

December 18, 2000 - Ecotrust

Seattle Rail Costs Jump To $3.6 Billion

The estimated cost of Seattle's 22-mile light-rail line has risen 50% and won't open until 2009.

December 14, 2000 - The Oregonian

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.