Understanding the history of environmental injustice in the Portland area requires a knowledge of how these practices relate to and shape modern actions of zoning, planning, and land use. Early 1800s Motivated by religion, politics, and the desire to exploit natural resources, settlers displaced Nat...
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The Downtown Plan goals and guidelines provide a basic framework for thegrowth and development of Downtown Portland... This document was originally entitled "Planning Guidelines/Portland DowntownPlan." It was first adopted by the Portland City Planning Commission onDecember 28, 1972. This update ha...
Even though there may be City zoning restrictions for home businesses, normally, they are for those that plan to have clients come at the residence or those that store dangerous chemicals or other inventory -- no one bothers you till a neighbor notifies the police....
Like cities across the U.S., Portland has a history of using planning tools like zoning to concentrate negative environmental impacts in poor communities and/or communities of color. The state has a history of Black exclusion laws, making it illegal for Black people to live or own property in...
Land use/zoningUrban planningGrowth managementPortland, OR, is often cited as an example of successful regional governance and planning. The metropolitan area appears to match many of the precepts of the popular “compact city” model of urban growth and to demonstrate the capacity of local and ...
Pre-planning can be a simple and affordable option, giving families peace of mind for when the time comes.Be aware that whoeversigns the funeral contract with the funeral home is legally responsible for paying the funeral bill. If you are interested in pre-arranging a simple cremation plan, ...
Land use/zoningUrban planningGrowth managementThe Portland, OR, area's urban growth boundary is an idea whose benefits to the region may depend on a willingness to expand the boundary occasionally. The parable contained in this comment suggests that the declared unwillingness to expand the urban ...
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When East Portlanders were facing potential displacement, I mobilized homeowners and renters to pass policy protections to keep people in their homes. As a planning commissioner, I have an understanding of zoning code and permitting issues that is unique among candidates in District 1....