Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Monday, January 05, 2009

News from Oregon

1. "Oregon exceptionally generous with green-energy subsidies" from the Portland Oregonian

2. Oregon's own economic stimulus plan, "To battle recession, Oregon Democrats reach for credit card ," from the Portland Oregonian

3. Bicycling is a $150 million/year industry in Oregon, and bicycle commuting makes the cover of Oregon Business magazine, "Bicycle Industrial Complex."

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