The Portland Edge Challenges and Successes in Growing Communities |
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| Editor:
| Ozawa, Connie |
| Contribution by:
| Dill, Jennifer
Yeakley, Alan
Witt, Mattew
Johnson, Steven Reed
Sussman, Gerald
Estes, J. R.
Orloff, Chet
Abbott, Carl
Howe, Deborah
Chapman, Nancy
Lund, Hollie
Adler, Sy
Provo, John
Gibson, Karen
Prince, Tracy
Good, Leslie
Seltzer, Ethan
Mayer, Heike |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59726-777-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Island Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $86.00 |
Book Description:
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Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story?
In The Portland Edge, leading urban scholars who have...
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Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story?
In The Portland Edge, leading urban scholars who have lived in and studied the region present a balanced look at Portland today, explaining current conditions in the context of the people and institutions that have been instrumental in shaping it. Contributors provide empirical data as well as critical insights and analyses, clarifying the ways in which policy and planning have made a difference in the Portland metropolitan region.
Because of its iconic status and innovative approach to growth, Portland is an important case study for anyone concerned with land use and community development in the twenty-first century. The Portland Edge offers useful background and a vital overview of region, allowing others to draw lessons from its experience.