New York Times map shows link between city planning and climate change
The neighborhoods colored deepest orange on the map include the wealthy east side areas of Irvington, Alameda and Laurelhurst.
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The consequences of cars and sprawl unite YIMBYtown speakers
(Speakers from Monday. Click for names in captions. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Portland-based nonprofit sees potential in pedal-powered, housing ‘POD’
What if there was a form of shelter that was much less expensive than housing and more private, comfortable and mobile than living on the street?
Portland passes historic housing and parking reform policy
How we build housing in our cities is directly linked to whether or not people will bike in them. As we’ve been saying around here for years, proximity is key to a bike-friendly future and housing policy and biking are closely intertwined. That’s why the package of policies passed by Portland City Council this morning … Read more
Portlanders show up for more housing as Residential Infill Project heads to council
When more people live closer to each other and to destinations, they will ride bikes more. That’s one reason housing and land-use is crucial if we want to reach our bicycling goals.
How car parking makes new housing much more expensive
We’ve been on the car-housing beat for many years now, so when housing expert and Sightline reporter Michael Andersen says he’s never seen a more clear-cut example of how Portland can choose housing for people or housing for cars, I think it’s worth your attention. Andersen just published a story about a policy in front … Read more
Did segregation cause your traffic jam?
Sprawl: Among other things, a deliberate attempt to enforce racial segregation with physical space.
Oregon legislature finds ‘missing middle’, passes ban on single-family zoning
it’s simple: More density = more bicycling.
‘Missing middle’ housing bill needs a push in Salem
One of the most important bills we’ve been tracking this legislative session is hanging in the balance. House Bill 2001 would allow “missing middle” housing (a.k.a. multi-family dwellings) in places currently zoned for only single-family housing. It would have a vast impact on cycling because it would enable more people to live in closer proximity … Read more