The Case For Saving And Expanding Portland's Suburbs

Dan Morissette, a long-time home builder in the area, wants the government to help save the suburban single-family home.

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November 24, 2005, 9:00 AM PST

By Brenda Meyer

"Morissette said the investment is needed because thereâ€™s not much vacant but fully serviced land left within the urban growth boundary â€" the dividing line between urban and rural land administered by Metro... 'Something has to be done, or weâ€™re going to completely run out of buildable land,' said Morissette, owner of Don Morissette Homes Inc. and its land development arm, Venture Development.

Not everyone believes single-family homes should be such a high priority, however. Metro Councilor Robert Liberty thinks Morissette is out of touch with the way people live these days."

FULL STORY: Saving the suburbs

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in The Portland Tribune

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