Oregon
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.
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.
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.
Mapping Out Land Compensation
Laws in Florida and Texas are serving as the litmus test for Oregon and other states.
Fueling Growth In Oregon
In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.
Oregon's Controlled Growth A Magnet
Its environmental and controlled growth policies attract people to Oregon.
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.
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.
Linking Environment, Sustainability, and Businesses
Oregon state government has launched a website that links environmental and economic sustainability efforts.
Portland's Environmental Urban Design
Ecotrust is transforming a century-old industrial building in Portland's river district into a environmental marketplace.
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.
Land Use Measure Put On Hold
Lawsuits have stopped a new Oregon law that would have required compensation for property owners affected by land-use regulations.
Oregon Learns A Hard Lesson
Why did Oregon voters pass Measure 7? Citizens were tired of heavy-handed government planners.
Oregon Tribes Fight To Win Back Public Lands
The Klamath and other native American indian Tribes hopes to reclaim 700,000 acres in southern Oregon. They say they'll restore damaged areas.
Oregon's Fight Against Sprawl
"Oregon's story demonstrates that a city, region or state is unlikely to seriously tackle a thorny dilemma such as suburban sprawl unless a political leader assumes the perilous role of the white knight."
Internet Wealth For Hawk Habitat
Helped by contributions from an Internet company, the Nature Conservancy spends $11.7 million to purchase 27,000 acres of sensitive habitat.
Cities On The Edge Of Disaster
CNN presents a special series about how the limits of the city are being tested -- and use Portland as a case study.
What Makes Cities Livable?
'Talk of the Nation' focuses on smart growth, sprawl, density, legislating communities, urban environmentalism and what makes cities "livable".
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
