Oregon
Oregon's Land Use Planning Revolt
Oregon voters lash out against land-use planning.
A New Era For Zoning And Preservation
A ballot measure requiring governments to pay landowners for value lost due to development restrictions passes in Oregon.
Comparing Smart Growth In 15 Cities
A new analysis of growth compares Portland's attempt to curb sprawl and protect rural land with 14 other US cities, including Seattle and Boise.
'Smart Commute' Incentives
An innovative public-private effort in Portland incentivizes residents to purchase homes near public transportation.
Portland's Skinny House Competition
An innovative design competition sponsored by the City of Portland attempts to provide design ideas to infill developers.
Letting Pedestrians Cross The Street
Oregonians don't treat pedestrians as traffic obstacles.
The Greenest House On The Block
A green housing project in Oregon actually generates more power than it needs.
Exploring Portland's Urban Growth Boundary
Author David Oates walks along the Portland metro area's urban growth boundary.
Plotting Against Regional Planning
Springfied officials want to quit the regional planning process for the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area due to its "mind-numbing complexities".
Tangled Up In Mixed Use
New Urbanism-inspired development runs into problems with "mixed use" buildings.
Starbucked: Debunking Myths About The Coffee Giant
Is Starbucks guilty of ruining neighborhoods and destroying local businesses?
Blumenauer Responds To 'The American Dream'
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, (D-Ore.) responds to media coverage of the April, "Preserving the American Dream" conference in Portland.
A Rather Lofty Supermarket
The new Safeway store in downtown Portland has underground parking and apartments above.
Portland Is Also A Center For Opposition To 'Smart Growth'
Portland, a poster child of "smart growth" is also a center for opposition to the movement.
Group Meets in Portland to Point Out Its So-Called Flaws
A small group of libertarians, property rights activists and others convene in Portland to decry Smart Growth.
Atlanta Suburbs Have Most Fast-growing Counties
Atlanta's suburbs are exploding with growth according to new Census data.
Wal-Mart Rejected By Oregon Land Use Board
State land use board denied an appeal by Wal-Mart and upheald a city's zoning decision.
Portland: An International Model For Urban Planning
Portland's international reputation for its urban planning is drawing experts from around the world.
Mixed-Use, Mixed Opinions, Mixed-Up In Oregon Capital
The home of Oregon's pioneering land use planning laws faces local opposition to mixed-use zoning.
Accessory Units Are Welcome Addition To Portland-Area Development
An Oregon City developer provides affordable housing option in new housing project -- despite his own market preference.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
