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The Unseen Metroscape, Arianne Sperry Jan 2002

The Unseen Metroscape, Arianne Sperry

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A brief photo essay highlighting the quirky, fun, and lesser-known places and attractions in the Portland Metropolitan Area.


Regional Centers: Do They Work?, John Provo Jan 2002

Regional Centers: Do They Work?, John Provo

Metroscape

Focusing on Regional Centers and other places designated in 2040, this article is the first in a two part series discussing some of the key concepts of density and open space, inseparably intertwined with our understanding of the region's quality of life. The local implementation of these regional plans will be explored through discussions with local planners, developers , and neighborhood activists. Looking back five years to the visions expressed by the citizens of Clackamas , Multnomah, and Washington Counties in Metro's 2040 plans, how have Metro and local jurisdictions planned for density and open space? How has the market …


The Landscape: St. Helens, Shannon Axtell Jan 2002

The Landscape: St. Helens, Shannon Axtell

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A brief overview of the history of Saint Helens, Oregon, and a presentation of the new St. Helens River District Concept Plan.


Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Census 2000: First Take, Tom Sanchez, Meg Merrick, Richard Lycan Jan 2002

Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Census 2000: First Take, Tom Sanchez, Meg Merrick, Richard Lycan

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The following atlas summarizes some of the primary demographic indicators currently available from the 2000 Census. In addition to changes in settlement patterns and urban form (as indicated by population density patterns), the following maps show the ten-year changes in Hispanic, African-American, and Asian populations. Following these, are maps showing changes in homeownership patterns, household structure, and age characteristics for the region.


Indicators Of The Metroscape: Unemployment, Shelley Holley Jan 2002

Indicators Of The Metroscape: Unemployment, Shelley Holley

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Regarding the regional employment rate: is the glass half full or half empty? While the question isn't really that simple, due to the methodology of calculating unemployment rates, it illustrates the classic quandary of ambiguous news. Oregon, like much of the country, has experienced a recent sharp increase in unemployment and the state's jobless rate was declared to be higher than the national average. While this news may appear alarming, in historical context, Oregon's November unemployment rate of 6.4% was not exceptionally high (the rate has since climbed higher). That rate was approximately 65% of the level seen in the …


The Landscape: Sauvie Island, Rick Roth Jul 2001

The Landscape: Sauvie Island, Rick Roth

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A brief overview of the geography, history and outlook for Sauvie Island, an area situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers that is important as a wildlife refuge, farming areas, and for recreation.


Exhuming Measure 7, Yvonne Buchanan Jul 2001

Exhuming Measure 7, Yvonne Buchanan

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A review of Oregon's Measure 7 ballot initiative, its history, and future impacts. The measure, which was on the state ballot in 2000, was the most sweeping property rights measure ever seen in this country's history. Although the measure passed, it was later ruled unconstitutional, and was being reformulated for inclusion in the upcoming November election.


Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Election 2000: The Geography Of Democracy, Richard A. Clucas, Peter Drakos Jul 2001

Periodic Atlas Of The Metroscape: Election 2000: The Geography Of Democracy, Richard A. Clucas, Peter Drakos

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This issue of the Periodic Atlas focuses on how metroscape residents voted in the 2000 general election. We have used geographic information systems (GIS) technology to map the distribution of votes in each election precinct across the region for the presidential race and all the measures on the Oregon ballot. On the pages that follow, we present some of the more revealing results.


Las Caras En La Tierra Prometida, Carlos Blanton Jul 2001

Las Caras En La Tierra Prometida, Carlos Blanton

Metroscape

This article offers brief descriptions of just a few organizations, institutions, and individuals who, as part of the Latino explosion in Oregon of the 1990s, are helping to make Portland a more cosmopolitan and diverse city.