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About this project 
Portland has much to be proud of.For decades, Portland has been viewed across the nation as an icon of livability and progressiveness, a community that introduced the nation to regional planning and prevention of big city sprawl, a steward of the environment and a proponent of diverse transportation systems, including light rail. But as we take stock of Portland today, and look forward, we are compelled to say there is much that we urgently need to improve upon. A better Portland should be all about people — people of all ages, ethnic diversity, financial means and interests. And a better Portland should be all about a sense of regained confidence: confidence in quality and stable schools; confidence in the availability of affordable, diverse housing choices; confidence that population growth can be accommodated without harm; confidence in safe neighborhoods and effective transportation systems; and confidence in a local economy that not only rewards employees and employers, but that also supports the cost of needed public service through appropriate personal and corporate taxes. Today, the Portland Tribune launches Rethinking Portland, a review of the condition of our city and of the important issues affecting its people, governments, organizations and economy. This inaugural edition of Rethinking Portland will be followed next year by three additional special publications examining community needs and defined solutions. And in between these editions of Rethinking Portland, we routinely will publish, within the regular editions of the Tribune, news and feature stories, guest columns and letters to the editor that focus on ways to improve Portland and the metro region. Rethinking Portland is a different approach to reporting. It shines a spotlight on the biggest issues that affect the city. It takes a big picture approach. It strives to focus Portlanders on forward-thinking solutions. We hope you will enjoy Rethinking Portland. But don’t just read it. Share your thoughts, ideas and commitments to help make Portland a better place by e-mailing us at [email protected]. And get more involved in making your community a better place to live, work and play. Portland’s future deserves more than just talk. It deserves forward-thinking strategies and outcomes. |
 Community at a crossroads: Rapid Growth, rising housing prices, changing demographics OVERVIEW Now’s time to think about future  Housing, influx present surprising dilemmas for ‘city that plans’ Your Thoughts: What will keep Portland from becoming a place where only the very poor and wealthy live? FAMILIES When city loses children, it hurts schools and more Leaders wonder if they can reverse a 9-year trend toward suburbs Your Thoughts: What can Portland do about the trend of losing families with children to the suburbs? CREATIVES
Who’s moving here? Young and childless City’s a magnet for twenty- and thirtysomethings Your Thoughts: How are the twenty-somethings flocking to Portland shaping the city? LAND USE
After 32 years, do laws do job? Critics, supporters of the rules agree that it’s time for an update Your Thoughts: Do you think land-use laws need to change? How will those changes benefit you, your neighborhood or Portland ? HOUSING
Middle class feels the squeeze As home prices soar, few programs help median-income earner Your Thoughts: What should be done, if anything, to keep housing affordable in Portland? GENTRIFICATION
One neighborhood’s story Boise resident recounts changes seen over two decades Your Thoughts: Has gentrification changed your neighborhood? How? |
Providence Health Systems Trimet Metro McCormick & Schmicks Portland General Electric Connie Pickett Editor/Rethinking Portland 503-546-5167 If you would like a paper copy of Rethinking Portland, please email Circulation or call 503-546-9810. |
