| Oregon Land Use Update
August 1, 2006
In this issue:
1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON
- Envision Oregon Town Hall in Portland Thursday night: sign up today before we close registration
- Bob Stacey discusses planning for our future with Thom Hartmann
- 1000 Friends of Oregon seeks Development Director
- Want to improve our print newsletter? Take our survey!
OREGON NEWS
- Governor sends letter to task force on land use planning
- Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts changes to Transportation Planning Rule
- Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning focuses on 6 questions
- Communities to consider limiting Measure 37-induced sprawl
- Downtown Commission for Corvallis discussed
NATIONAL NEWS
- Rural "human amenities" draw economic development
- Ballot measure and land use around the country- a High Country News report
- I-933: Measure 37 tries to cross the Columbia River
- Managing - or reacting to- growth?
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Envision Oregon in Portland Thursday night: sign up today before we close registration
We are running out of room. We moved to the largest space we could in the Governor Hotel, but it looks like you may overflow that room as well. Thanks to all the Envision Oregon cosponsors for doing such a terrific job of getting the word out! Registration will close to make sure everyone has a seat for an evening conversation with each other about Oregon's future. If you are thinking of attending, please register while there is space for you or call 503-497-1000. If you missed it, stay informed about other Envision Oregon events by sending an email.
Bob Stacey discusses planning for our future with Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann interviews 1000 Friends' Executive Director Bob Stacey about Oregon's future and the Envision Oregon event Thursday night. Hear Bob's thoughts on how to create a better Oregon.
1000 Friends of Oregon seeks Development Director
Measure 37. Two million more people moving to Oregon by 2040. Increasing costs of commuting. Land use planning, managing growth and transportation are all hot topics these days and 1000 Friends is at the center of them all. If you have development experience and want to be where the action is, apply to be our next Development Director. Read details on the position and how to apply.
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OREGON NEWS
Governor urges task force on land use planning to involve Oregonians
On July 19, Governor Kulongoski wrote the Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning (OTFLUP), urging its members to engage Oregonians as part of their process. Read the letter.
Land Conservation and Development Commission adopts changes to Transportation Planning Rule
At their June meeting, the LCDC adopted transportation planning rule changes and continued some of the discussions. Read more for details of what they decided and what they didn't.
Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning focuses on 6 questions
At their retreat in Lincoln City last week, the Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning (OTFLUP) selected 6 questions to ask and assigned task force members on each question. Read about the meeting. Learn more about OTFLUP and hear their past meetings.
The questions and assignments are:
- What are the local appropriate roles of state and local government in Oregon? (Judie Hammerstad, Nikki Whitty, and Mike Thorne)
- What is the appropriate role of citizen involvement in land use? (Gretchen Palmer, Jill Gelineau, Judie Hammerstad)
- What role should land use planning play in enhancing Oregon's economy, now and in the future? (Steve Clark, Nikki Whitty, Cameron Krauss, Ken Bailey)
- What are the most appropriate tools to manage population growth to achieve community goals? (Ken Bailey, Gretchen Palmer, Steve Clark, David Bragdon)
- How should Oregon's system of infrastructure, finance, and governance influence land use? (David Bragdon, Wes Hare, Mike Thorne)
- How can the land use process appropriately address the benefits and burdens that fall on individual public land owners and the general public? (Jill Gelineau, Cameron Krauss, Wes Hare)
Communities to consider limiting Measure 37-induced sprawl
Measure 37 allows development to occur where communities did not plan ahead for it, so that urban development patterns may occur in rural areas. Some communities are considering ordinances to prevent Measure 37 from forcing urbanization of Oregon's rural areas that harms neighbors. Learn more.
Downtown commission for Corvallis discussed
Corvallis residents debated creation of a Downtown Commission for Corvallis from the Riverfront Commission and Downtown Parking Commission. Residents turned out to discuss whether this helps or stymies Corvallis's future. Read about the discussion.
NATIONAL NEWS
Rural "human amenities" draw economic development
A study for the Center for the Study of Rural America, part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, concluded that great natural areas translate into stronger economic development. Beautiful places and strong communities spur economic growth so that protecting these features is part of a successful economic strategy. This could be good news for rural Oregon, except where Measure 37 undermines rural communities' ability to protect these places. Read an article on the study or download a pdf version of the study.
Ballot measures and land use around the country
High Country News published an in-depth story on Measure 37, eminent domain ballot measure and those who finance them.
I-933: Measure 37 tries to cross the Columbia River
I-933 in Washington is an attempt to spread Measure 37 north. Like Measure 37, it would stymie community growth management efforts and treat neighbors unfairly. Learn more about I-933.
Managing - or reacting to - growth?
In Kentucky, "sprawl is the disease of the Bluegrass." Calgary just had its one millionth resident and starts 15 new homes per day. Californians urge better investment in growing communities where existing residents resist growth. Florida communities urged to consider all the factors that promote a sense of place. Keeping commute times under control in Vancouver, B.C. Paying for agricultural easements in Michigan.
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