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Democracy in America
Portland's Mayoral Race Is Full of Delightful Oddballs
Could Oregon's largest city be helmed by a tree-climbing arsonist, a man who holds proof of God's existence, or the guitar genius behind the tweaker anthem, "Mobile Crank Lab"?
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In Defense of Loitering
Cities have tried to ban people from hanging around. This is a big mistake.
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Postcard
Postcard From Portland, Oregon
A lecture on the Portland Zoo's breeding programs just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Not Every City Can Be the 'Most Bicycle-Friendly'
A few ideas for less competitive but still worthwhile city superlatives.
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The Big Fix
Should Building Taller Be Much, Much Easier?
Effective height restrictions may be hurting more of our cities than we realize.
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Getting a Handel on Transit Crime
Some public transportation systems are using classical music to deter criminals — but does it work?
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Portlander Designs Electric, Boxy Scooter of the Future
For those who love riding around town on what looks like a ridiculously large iPod, there is the BOXX.
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Why the Most Environmental Building is the Building We've Already Built
A new report suggests that retrofitting is almost always more energy efficient
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Urban Wonk
Why Portland's Public Toilets Succeeded Where Others Failed
The Portland Loo's defense-first design has freed it from becoming a beaten-down haven for illegal activity
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Archives
Portland, Ore., Then and Now (1890-2012)
It's easy to see the results of Oregon's urban growth boundary laws in this side-by-side map comparison
