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Science Friday > Archives > 2003 > February >March 7, 2003:
Hour Two: Portland Remote : Urban Planning

Portland, Oregon has a plan for development -- and it doesn't include urban sprawl. Instead, there's a densely-populated downtown, mixed-use neighborhoods, plenty of open space, and lots of public transit options.

In this hour of Science Friday, we'll be broadcasting from Portland. We'll talk about this city's urban plan, as well as challenges to sustainable and responsible development nationwide.

Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).

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Guests:
Vera Katz
Mayor
Portland, Oregon

David Allred
Land Use Planner
Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition
Portland, Oregon

Ethan Seltzer
Director, Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies
College of Urban and Public Affairs
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon

Sumner Sharpe
Planning Consultant
Senior Project Manager
Parametrix, Inc.
Portland, Oregon

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Related Links:
New Urbanism
Online NewsHour -- New Urbanism
National Geographic | New Suburb?: Sprawl vs. "Smart Growth"
Timeline of New Urbanism
The New Urbanism: The Other Side (with Links)
Urban Development, Smart Growth & New Urbanism: Metropolitan, ...
1000 Friends of Oregon: Myths & Facts about UGBs
Metro
People, vision keys to urban renewal
City of Portland, Oregon Official Web Site

This segment produced by Karin Vergoth

 


 

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