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Oregon
Land Use Update In this issue:
If you would like to receive Land Use Update via email, please subscribe at http://www.friends.org/update. You can unsubscribe at http://www.friends.org/unsubscribe. 1000
FRIENDS OF OREGON Don't Force
Second Class Development on Rural Oregon: Ask Your Senator to Vote NO
on HB2458 You wonder how they got there: manufacturing plants in rural areas where a family farm once operated or a warehouse far outside the nearest community. In Oregon, we have a history of protecting our rural areas and family farms from this kind of poorly-sited development. Developers look for these vulnerable rural locations where land is cheap. County taxpayers end up providing the extra roads, turn lanes, sewer and services to the development that are already provided in town. This is bad policy opposed by the Governor.1000 Friends files comments on over 200 Measure 37 claims Since the state began issuing notices of Measure 37 claims in mid-May, 1000 Friends has been monitoring all the claims and provided detailed objections to one-third of them so far. We have also been filing comments at the local level to claims making a total of over 200 letters we have sent out on Measure 37 demands. Read more about Measure 37.Work group participation around the state continues A lot of the work we do are in meetings that get little attention. Here is a snapshot of some of our activities around the state:Coastal Forum in Florence October 1 Join the Coastal Futures Project partners—1000 Friends of Oregon, the Oregon Downtown Development Association and the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition—for a day in Florence to talk about keeping coastal communities their best. For updates about the Project, including Design Action Teams, visit the project website.Come to our 30th birthday party! 1000 Friends turns 30 on October 15 at the Portland Convention Center Enjoy dinner and an evening of camaraderie as we honor the thousands of Oregonians who have worked tirelessly over the past thirty years to protect what makes Oregon such an extraordinary place to live, work and play. Find out more online, or contact Development Director Kristie Perry at 503-497-1000. OREGON NEWS Measure 37 bill passes the Oregon
Senate A stripped-down version of SB1037 passed the Oregon Senate on July 7. The measure cleared up some of the process issues under Measure 37 and allows all landowners (not just Measure 37 claimants) who could have built a house when they bought their property to build one house per tract (contiguous parcels). The earlier proposal to create three tiers of farm and ranchland open for development was eliminated. Transferability is not included in this legislation and will likely be of interest in the House. Learn more.Get Centered! Events in July Metro: How to develop a vision for developing public spaces that increase urban public involvement is the topic of a panel discussion from 7:30-9:30 am on July 20 at the Metro Council Chambers.National Trust for Historic Preservation National Conference in Portland September The national conference of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is coming to Portland September 27-October 2, 2005. This year's focus is Sustain America: Vision, Economic and Preservation. Aside from the wide range of topics, activities and presenters available, conference attendance is also eligible for continuing education credit from the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Architects. Learn more.Land Use Planning Helps Curb Greenhouse Gases in Portland Portland's planning efforts have reduced per capita greenhouse gas emissions over 15%, counter to national trends of increasing carbon dioxide emissions. A recent study by the City of Portland and Multnomah County concluded that greenhouse gas emissions are below 1990 levels – the levels set by the Kyoto Protocol. The report cites that the success build on "the critical foundation of Oregon's landmark land-use, transportation and community planning. Continued commitment to these strategies is essential to reducing local greenhouse gas emissions in the long run."Wal-Mart tries Portland, Gresham, Bend and Redmond; approved in Eagle Point Eugene named among top nature-friendly communities in US Eugene was ranked one of the most nature-friendly places to live in the United States in Nature-Friendly Communities, a new book by Island Press. The city was chosen for its wetlands, integrated pest management and wastewater treatment programs. Learn more about the rankings and the toolkit on conservation planning. NATIONAL NEWS Federal Transportation Bill in Conference
– Still On July 1, TEA-21, the transportation bill, was extended for the eighth time. This time the deadline is July 19. The House passed a $284 million bill and the Senate approved $295 billion in spending. Rumors surfaced at the end of June that there was a compromise spending agreement at $286.4 billion. Funding issues remain.Forest Service Study on Housing Development and Forests The US Forest Service recently released a study on the impact of rural housing on forests. Download a PDF copy of the 16-page report. AARP: Global Report on Aging How will our older population be mobile, have a place where they can afford to live, have accessible shopping, and be cared for medically and socially? These are questions that become more important as the Baby Boom generation ages. Download a PDF version of the report. Supreme Court decision in Kelo creates a stir
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS Return to the Oregon Land Use Update archives Credits/Subscription Info If you know of people who should be on the Land Use Update email list, they can subscribe at http://www.friends.org/update. You can unsubscribe at http://www.friends.org/unsubscribe. Land Use Update is edited by Kate Kimball and brought to you by 1000 Friends of Oregon, a statewide organization dedicated to protecting Oregon's quality of life. To help support this work, including the distribution of Land Use Update, please consider making a tax-deductible donation online at http://www.friends.org/support
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