Portland
How Not to Do a Pedestrian Safety PSA
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A Unique Response to Transit Service Interruptions: Free Fares
Portland's TriMet is dealing with technical problems arising from a failed maintenance project and a record-breaking heat wave.
Portland Hoping for $1.3 Billion Renovation of its Airport
The Portland International Airport is getting its first major upgrade since 1956. Airlines would have to split the bill.
Portland's 'Adaptive Biketown' Sets a New Standard for Access to Mobility
The Adaptive Biketown system hit the streets in Portland on July 21, 2017.
Portland's 'Enhanced Transit Corridors Plan' Gives Buses the Right of Way
The Portland Bureau of Transportation unveiled their plan for "Enhanced Transit Corridors" including dedicated bus lanes and coordinated signals.
No Cars Allowed on Portland's New Street
Couch Court in Portland's central city is one of those rare pieces of public right of way where pedestrians and people on bikes rule.
Portland's Long-Term Transportation Plans Include a Downtown Subway
Portland planners are picking up and dusting off an idea that's been around since the 1990s: a subway in Downtown Portland.
How Not to Solve a Housing Crisis
More trouble in River City, as Portland and Oregon struggle with rising housing costs and come up with a puzzling solution.
Nation's Tallest Wood Building Coming Soon to Portland
Portland, Oregon lives up to its reputation as a testing ground for urbanism innovation by approving what will become the nation's tallest wood framed building.
Portland Region's Commitment to 100 Percent Renewables Includes Transportation
The timing of the announcement of deeply ambitious energy goals by the city of Portland and the county of Multnomah was not coincidental.
Wet and Soggy, Maybe—Pacific Northwest Cities Lead in Bike Infrastructure Anyway
Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver have all prioritized the design and implementation of bike infrastructure. A study of how each is implementing its goals reveals the many ways cities can decide to make healthy, active transportation a priority.
Step Back For Sunlight in Portland
A growing Portland has seen many arguments about how to accommodate an influx of residents—recommends the "step back" as a way to add density without adding shadows or creating wind tunnels.
Widening Portland's Freeways
The state of Oregon is looking to use a gas tax increase to, among other things, fund a billion-dollars worth of highway-widening projects.
Oregon Metro Brings Perspective to Vision Zero
A new public service announcement from Oregon Metro brings the point of Vision Zero goals for traffic safety close to home.
Multi-Family Development in Portland Stalls at a Controversial Crossroads for the City
On the one hand, the city of Portland is facing pressure to add new housing and development to meet the needs of a growing population and an expensive real estate market. On the other hand, change is never easy.
Tiny House Communities Popping Up to Shelter Homeless
Villages of tiny homes are being prepared in Portland and Denver to help individuals transition out of homelessness
Portland Anarchists Illegally Repair Potholes
Saying that they believe in direct action and suspecting the motives of the State, a group of Portland anarchists are taking to the streets to fix potholes.
Relief for the High-End Renter in Portland
Portland has built many new apartments in the city's core, and that seems to be slowing down rent growth in the area.
Emergency Speed Limit Change Under Consideration in Portland
After a series of pedestrian deaths, Portland considers an emergency speed limit change on SE Division.
A Portland-Brand Building Boom: Accessory Dwelling Units
It's possible that construction permits for accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats or mother-in-law units, could surpass permits for regular homes.
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.
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