Multnomah County Planning Commission has spots open
Multnomah County’s land use planning division is seeking volunteers to fill two Planning Commission vacancies.
View ArticleBLOG: Is Houston the most livable city?
Last time I talked about Houston’s incredibly poor walkability – a major attribute of what makes a community livable. Of course, there are many measurements one could devise for defining livability,...
View ArticleThe ‘Walmartization’ of France?
The last couple of posts I’ve talked about some of the planning issues in Houston, including issues having to do with “walkability” and livability generally. I also recently spent time in France, and...
View ArticleMilwaukie prepping for orange line
Milwaukie city officials are looking to encourage development ahead of the arrival of light rail.
View ArticleOP-ED: A look back at all those years in law
After 45 years of law practice, I am retiring at the end of 2014. While I will continue to write this column for a little longer, here are some thoughts on the evolution of Oregon land use law over...
View ArticleBLOG: Houston vs. Portland
I made another trip to Houston last week, which provoked some thoughts about the contrast between what has happened as a result of planning in Portland over the last few decades, and the situation in...
View ArticleBLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I’ve written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its “centers and corridors” strategy to absorb most of the new residential growth the city is anticipating in...
View ArticleBLOG: Teardowns and other hot neighborhood issues
In the past I’ve talked a lot about the main areas of growth and development for Portland’s long-term future – the urban centers and major corridors. But recently a number of controversies have...
View ArticleOP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But with the start of the new year, I...
View ArticleGreenway trail link coming to Tualatin
Bids will soon be solicited from contractors interested in taking on a $3 million project to close a 0.77-mile gap in the Tualatin River Greenway on Metro-owned property.
View ArticleNewsmaker 2016: Tim Ramis
As one of Oregon's top land-use attorneys, Jordan Ramis shareholder Tim Ramis is used to making headlines, and last year was no exception.
View ArticleCalculated, coordinated, convincing
One neighborhood association recently impressed Portland City Council with its appeal, potentially providing a model for others. The post Calculated, coordinated, convincing appeared first on Daily...
View ArticleState commission backs comprehensive plan
Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan is one step closer to taking effect after a favorable ruling last week from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission. The post State commission backs...
View ArticleIncreases proposed for some Portland land use fees
Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is looking to raise Land Use Services Division fees in the wake of a marked reduction in the number of large commercial construction projects and a surge in...
View ArticleOP-ED: A look back at all those years in law
After 45 years of law practice, I am retiring at the end of 2014. While I will continue to write this column for a little longer, here are some thoughts on the evolution of Oregon land use law over...
View ArticleBLOG: Houston vs. Portland
I made another trip to Houston last week, which provoked some thoughts about the contrast between what has happened as a result of planning in Portland over the last few decades, and the situation in...
View ArticleBLOG: Making higher density work
In the past I’ve written quite a bit about the reliance the city of Portland has placed on its “centers and corridors” strategy to absorb most of the new residential growth the city is anticipating in...
View ArticleBLOG: Teardowns and other hot neighborhood issues
In the past I’ve talked a lot about the main areas of growth and development for Portland’s long-term future – the urban centers and major corridors. But recently a number of controversies have...
View ArticleOP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But with the start of the new year, I...
View ArticleGreenway trail link coming to Tualatin
Bids will soon be solicited from contractors interested in taking on a $3 million project to close a 0.77-mile gap in the Tualatin River Greenway on Metro-owned property. The post Greenway trail link...
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