| Oregon Land Use Update
November 16 , 2006
In this issue:
1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON
- The last Envision Oregon town hall of its kind this Saturday in Bend: register now!
- Measure 37: the Video
- Citizens Guide for Measure 37
OREGON NEWS
- Oregonians reject "TABOR" and pass metro natural area bond measure
- Attend the Second Annual Land Use and Housing Affordability Conference Friday in Beaverton
- How did planning become what Oregonians do together? A nutshell summary
- Gresham: It's not just the land; it's services, too
- Innovation at work: Affordable living in downtown Portland
NATIONAL NEWS
- Measure 37 clones rejected by voters in Idaho, California, and Washington
- Land Use Planning for Public Health: How Good Planning Makes a Healthier Community
- Portland Planner Bruce Appleyard Honored as national Active Living Hero
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1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON
The last Envision Oregon town hall of its kind this Saturday Bend
The seventh, and final, Envision Oregon town hall forum will take place Saturday morning in Bend on November 18 at the Summit High School Commons. A continental breakfast begins at 8:30 and the event ends at 12:15. Be part of the conversation that creates a better future for Oregon. We will host more events next year, but they will be a different format. Please register for this free event so that we have food and room for you.
Find out what happened at the most recent forums in La Grande and Medford.
Measure 37: the Video
This is the video that played in Washington and California before the election demonstrating how Measure 37 claims can harm neighbors. Created in collaboration with Sightline Institute, this 1000 Friends of Oregon video lets Oregonians tell their personal stories of how Measure 37 is changing their lives. A more comprehensive final video will be available in early 2007. For written report about these claims, visit Sightline.
Citizens Guide for Measure 37
There is a stampede of claims coming into local and state governments these days, trying to get in ahead of one of the deadlines in Measure 37. If your neighbor has filed a claim, what can you do? 1000 Friends of Oregon has written a guide to help you navigate through the technical questions raised by Measure 37. You can read the guide online or download it. For an article on deadlines, go to the Hood River News.
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OREGON NEWS
Oregonians reject "TABOR" and pass metro natural area bond measure
The election news in Oregon was good for those who support a functioning government and protection of natural areas in the metro area. TABOR was defeated by a wide margin by urban and rural Oregonians. Metro's Bond Measure 26-80 also passed, an important step in protecting quality of life for area residents. Read coverage.
Attend the Second Annual Land Use and Housing Affordability Conference Friday in Beaverton
This Friday from 8:30-4:00 will be the second conference on Land Use and Housing Affordability at the Beaverton Library. There will be a panel on "Place-Based Solutions for Housing Opportunity" that will showcase tools that have worked in Oregon communities. Find more information and register.
How did planning become what Oregonians do together? A nutshell summary
Most Oregonians today are not familiar with the history of efforts that created SB 100 and the nation's first statewide planning program. This article gives an overview of how we planning came to be in Oregon.
Gresham: It's not just the land; it's services, too
Cities need more than land, they need the funds to provide adequate services to residents. The lack of funding for services hampers Oregon's ability to manage growth effectively. At least that is the view of one editorial.
Innovation at work: Affordable living in downtown Portland
Developers are pursuing possibilities for creating downtown Portland living space so that people can live and work in the same area, while adding in sustainable designs. Read more.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Measure 37 clones rejected by voters in Idaho, California, and Washington
Voters in Idaho, California and Washington all rejected Measure 37-type ballot measures. The Oregon story was part of the message that persuaded voters to reject the results of Measure 37: poorly planned development that creates windfalls for a few and subdivisions on farmland. Read more.
Land Use Planning for Public Health: How Good Planning Makes a Healthier Community
Land use planning affects all aspects of our lives. Planners know this, but often other members of the community do not realize the potential impacts of planning on how we live. The National Association of Local Boards of Health has created a guide to help public health officials better understand the link between planning and health. Download a free copy.
Portland Planner Bruce Appleyard Honored as national Active Living Hero
What do Portland resident Bruce Appleyard and Senator Barak Obama have in common? Both were named among the top ten national Active Living Heroes by the Active Living Network. Appleyard was recognized for his research on "cognitive maps" in which elementary school children drew maps of their neighborhoods, marking places that were safe and unsafe. Using the maps, Appleyard demonstrated what was needed to improve neighborhood walkability. Learn more information about Bruce and his work. If you are wondering, Sen. Obama won for his support of legislative proposals to protect public health through better planning, such as the Healthy Places Act of 2006.
Sheep protesting sprawl in Spain
Sheep are not known for their protests, but this Spain sheep demonstration spoke loudly. Urban sprawl threatens to pave over time-honored grazing routes in Spain and farmers are letting the sheep speak in downtown Madrid. Find a picture and story.
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