Oregon
In Oregon, Both Owls and Public Libraries Are Endangered
With the end of a federal subsidy intended to soften the blow to rural forest economies, an entire public library system in Oregon is being shut down.
Oregon Strapped For Transportation Cash
With a number of big transportation and road projects in the queue for the state, Oregon remains unsure about where it's going to get the money to build them.
Portland's Homeless Population Declines
Crediting the city's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, officials in Portland, Oregon, have announced that the number of people sleeping on the street has declined 39 percent in the last two years.
Oregon's New 'Big Look'
Can Oregon, Metro and Portland learn from the rest of the nation in their new planning efforts: Regulation and policy, alone, do not produce development.
Feds Vs. Regional Transit Planners
State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.
Report: Measure 37-Two Years of Property Wrongs
A new analysis on Oregon's Measure 37 reveals that many voters see mainly negative impacts of the law.
Planning Students Bring Fresh Eyes To Street Redesign
Planning students at the University of Oregon have partnered with consultants to examine and offer advice on plans to redevelop a Eugene street corridor as a mixed use development. The students have also held public hearings to gather resident input.
Light Rail May Bring A 'There' There
With the expansion of light rail projects in Portland, Oregon, an inconspicuous town center may finally find an identity and truly become a center of activity.
A City In Love With Public Transportation
A city that adores public transporation hopes that a "futuristic" new public transit would make for a recognizable landmark.
Dams And Power May Be Sacrificed For Salmon
To help save endangered salmon, officials are considering making costly improvements to dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon. Removing the dams would cost less than fixing them, but removal forfeits hydroelectric power production.
Recipe For Hot Housing Market? Small Town Lifestyle And Beautiful Scenery
Bend, Oregon -- population 67,000 -- led the nation in home appreciation last year, and has become a symbol of the booming market in picturesque western towns.
Original Measure 37 Case May Reach Settlement
The land rights battle that spurred the passage of Oregon's Measure 37 may come to an end, with a county-approved expedited process that would divide 22-acres of land into 8 lots.
City Of Transit Adds Aerial Tram
Portland, Oregon, boasts one of the most extensive uses of public transit in American cities. The addition of its newly-opened aerial tram adds to transit options, but some still feel the project is not worth the price.
Still Legal To Sit On Portland Sidewalks (For Now)
Passage of an ordinance making it illegal to sit or lie on sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, has been delayed by the city's mayor until more benches and public restrooms have been installed.
Light Rail An Expected Economic Boon In Oregon
A new light rail project connecting several towns to downtown Portland, Oregon, is highly expected to boost the area's economy. Transit-oriented housing and retail development is expected to contribute significantly.
$250 Million In Reduced Property Values Claimed In Portland
Claims worth more than $250 million have been filed in Portland, Oregon, where a law passed in 2004 allows property owners to file for compensation from the city when regulations reduce the value of their property.
The Modern Streetcar 'Hoax'?
Plans for modern streetcars are becoming more popular across the U.S. as one component of a revitalization plan. Randal O'Toole argues that the connection between streetcars and economic development is a hoax.
After Thanksgiving, Communities Celebrate 'Buy Local Day'
In the city of Portland, local business owners and politicians are calling on the city's residents to counter the massive day-after-Thanksgiving commercial consumption by supporting the local economy on Saturday's third annual "Buy Local Day".
Replacing State Gas Taxes With Alternative Funding Measures
With gas taxes not keeping pace with inflation, state politicians are looking to eliminate gas taxes in favor of alternatives such as sales taxes, vehicles-miles-traveled fees, and new forms of road tolls.
Oregon Struggles With Planning Reform
Much has changed in the decades since the state created its widely lauded planning policies and programs. Now Oregon planners are trying to re-energize the state's residents around planning issues, in order to make needed reforms.
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.
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