Strict Portland Growth Boundary May Loosen

Property-rights-group wants access to develop on open space just outside city borders, citing citizen demand.

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May 22, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

"Oregonians in Action says Metro is too stingy in expanding the boundary. The result, the group argues, has been overcrowded neighborhoods, traffic jams and a burden on public services in Portland and its suburbs.

Thanks to Edmelynne Villanueva

FULL STORY: Portland's controls on sprawl challenged

Sunday, May 19, 2002 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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