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Transit with Multiple Centers
Via Planetizen. This may be very appropos to our discussions about where to use what forms of transit. This piece compares Houston with a region in Germany to look at how to combine modes in an area with multiple centers.
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Too Much Parking in Beaverton?
The Daily Journal of Commerce reports on a study that found an excess of parking in downtown Beaverton. This creates an opportunity for the Beaverton City Council to lower parking requirements for development, helping spur higher density redevelopment. Pretty soon Beaverton could have a real downtown!
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Help Plan Portland
There are three open seats on the Portland Planning Commission, a body that’s vital to shaping the future of Portland, and the Mayor is looking for applicants. I’d love to see lots of alternative transportation advocates put their hats in the ring! Mayor Potter and Planning Director Gil Kelley have announced a search for interested…
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Streetcar Loop Starting to Feel Real
The project advisory committee weighed in on potential stop locations yesterday (indicated on image – click on the image for a larger version). Biggest debate was where to locate one between the Max crossing, Convention Center and State Office Building for maximum effect.