Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Alternatives to imprisonment -- Oregon (1)
- Climatic changes (1)
- Climatic changes - Pacific Northwest (1)
- Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- Oregon (1)
- Drivers' licenses -- Oregon (1)
-
- Flood damage prevention -- Oregon -- Portland (1)
- Foreign workers -- Oregon (1)
- Global environmental change (1)
- Mexicans -- Oregon -- Economic conditions (1)
- Mexicans -- Oregon -- Social conditions (1)
- Transportation -- Management -- Environmental aspects (1)
- Transportation -- Oregon -- Portland Metropolitan Area -- Planning (1)
- Undocumented immigrants -- Oregon (1)
- Urban watersheds -- Oregon -- Portland (1)
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Future Flooding Impacts On Transportation Infrastructure And Traffic Patterns Resulting From Climate Change, Heejun Chang, Martin Lafrenz, Il-Won Jung, Miguel A. Figliozzi, Rolando Melgoza, David Ruelas, Deena Platman, Cindy Pederson
Future Flooding Impacts On Transportation Infrastructure And Traffic Patterns Resulting From Climate Change, Heejun Chang, Martin Lafrenz, Il-Won Jung, Miguel A. Figliozzi, Rolando Melgoza, David Ruelas, Deena Platman, Cindy Pederson
Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study investigated potential impacts of climate change on travel disruption resulting from road closures in two urban watersheds in the Portland metropolitan area. We used ensemble climate change scenarios, a hydrologic model, stream channel survey, a hydraulic model, and a travel forecast model to develop an integrated impact assessment method. High-resolution climate change scenarios are based on the combinations of two emission scenarios and eight general circulation models. The Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System was calibrated and validated for the period 1988-2006, and simulated for determining the probability of floods from 2020-2049. We surveyed stream cross sections at five road crossings …
Assessment Of The Socio-Economic Impacts Of Sb 1080 On Immigrant Groups, Mary C. King, John G. Corbett, John Chiappetta, Anabel López Salinas
Assessment Of The Socio-Economic Impacts Of Sb 1080 On Immigrant Groups, Mary C. King, John G. Corbett, John Chiappetta, Anabel López Salinas
Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations
In July 2008, the State of Oregon implemented SB 1080, legislation that required all applicants for an Oregon Driver License or ID card to present proof of legal presence in the United States. In 2007, some 140,000 unauthorized immigrants were estimated to be living in Oregon, more than two-thirds of whom were estimated to be members of the labor force. Approximately 97% of Oregon’s unauthorized immigrants are thought to be Latino, nearly all of Mexican origin. This report includes a discussion of the social science findings on the situation of undocumented workers in the U.S and what is known about …
Oregonians Report Broad Support For Policies That Could Reduce Prison Population, Jody Sundt
Oregonians Report Broad Support For Policies That Could Reduce Prison Population, Jody Sundt
Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute Research Research Briefs
Correctional spending is one of the largest and fastest growing parts of the Oregon budget, making it a target for increased scrutiny. According to a 2011 Legislative Fiscal Office report, the Department of Correction’s (DOC) budget represented close to 9% of the combined General and Lottery Funds in the 2009- 2011 biennium. Since 1993-1995, correctional spending increased almost threefold from close to $400 million to $1.4 billion. Moreover, the DOC’s share of the state budget almost doubled since the mid-1980s. In the context of declining revenue forecasts and increased demand for public services, state agencies are under pressure to reduce …
Environmental Migrants And The Future Of The Willamette Valley: A Preliminary Exploration, Alison Wicks
Environmental Migrants And The Future Of The Willamette Valley: A Preliminary Exploration, Alison Wicks
Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Publications
This report reviews existing data and research on predicted impacts of climate change in the Northwestern United States, and specifically focuses on the level of preparedness to accommodate new population growth due to climate migration in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Climate change impacts in Oregon are predicted to be less severe than in other areas of the country. Generally, models project warmer, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers in the Willamette Valley and other areas west of the Cascade Range. This will likely make the Willamette Valley a more desirable place for environmentally displaced people to locate. This report considers how …