The Portland Edge: Challenges And Successes In Growing Communities - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559636955 ISBN 13: 9781559636957

Publisher: Island Press, 2004

Synopsis

Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story? In The Portland Edge, leading urban scholars who have lived in and studied the region present a balanced look at Portland today, explaining current conditions in the context of the people and institutions that have been instrumental in shaping it. Contributors provide empirical data as well as critical insights and analyses, clarifying the ways in which policy and planning have made a difference in the Portland metropolitan region. Because of its iconic status and innovative approach to growth, Portland is an important case study for anyone concerned with land use and community development in the twenty-first century. The Portland Edge offers useful background and a vital overview of region, allowing others to draw lessons from its experience.

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From the Author:

by Connie Ozawa (Editor), Gerald Sussman (Contribution by), Chet Orloff(Contribution by), Jennifer Dill (Contributor), Alan Yeakley (Contributor), Mattew Witt (Contributor), Steven Reed Johnson (Contributor), J.R. Estes(Contributor) , Carl Abbott (Contributor), Deborah Howe (Contributor), Nancy Chapman (Contributor), Hollie Lund (Contributor), Sy Adler(Contributor), John Provo (Contributor), Karen Bush Gibson (Contributor), Tracy J. Prince (Contributor), Leslie Good (Contributor), Ethan Seltzer (Contributor), Heike Mayer (Contributor)

About the Author:

Editor: CONNIE P. OZAWA is professor in the department of urban studies and planning at Portland State University.
Chapter authors: Gerald Sussman, Chet Orloff, Jennifer Dill, Alan Yeakley, Mattew Witt, Steven Reed Johnson, J.R. Estes, Carl Abbott, Deborah Howe, Nancy Chapman, Hollie Lund, Sy Adler, John Provo, Karen Bush Gibson, Tracy J. Prince, Leslie Good, Ethan Seltzer, Heike Mayer

About this edition

• Publisher: Island Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1559636955
• ISBN 13: 9781559636957
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: Connie P. Ozawa