Fueling Growth In Oregon

In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.

1 minute read

March 13, 2001, 1:00 PM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"We're told that growth is good! Some have made millions on land speculation, and some of us do have better paying jobs. But most of us are not benefiting from growth. Do we have better quality lives? Do we have better schools, safer communities and cleaner air? . . . Right now, state laws require that we grow, requiring all cities to have a 20-year supply of land to build on, and building moratoria are not allowed unless they are temporary -- such as one caused by the lack of a water supply. Because of that law, Wilsonville is now preparing to drink from the Willamette -- deformed fish or not."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Do something about growth

Monday, March 12, 2001 in The Oregonian

Housing Oregon

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

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.