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  • The Formation of Regional Climate Collaboratives in the US 
    Thomas, Curtis (Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 2020)
    Climate change is disrupting urban regions throughout the United States and has resulted in the loss of life and property. The immediate and long-term threats have compelled local governments to act, especially given the ...
  • Location Affordability: Practices, Challenges, and Patterns in Oregon Metropolitan Planning Organizations 
    Theofield, RJ (Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 2020)
    A growing body of research suggests that using measures of location affordability rather than traditional housing-based measures improves our understanding of the cost-related challenges households face. Prompted by this ...
  • Industrial Zoning and Employment Density: A Missed Connection? 
    Rohan, Catherine (Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 2020)
    This study explores the density and composition of employment within industrial zones in a sample of Oregon cities. Employment densities are particularly important in Oregon because they are used in the calculation of land ...
  • Building More Inclusive Boards & Committees: Immigrant Participation in Government Decision-making 
    Rausch, Leah (Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 2020)
    Local government agencies engage the public in decision-making to increase their understanding of local issues, make better decisions, and build trust along the way. One common tactic for sustained engagement are “citizen” ...
  • Planning Urban Indigenous History: Cultural Competency and Housing in Portland, OR 
    Middleton, Genevieve (Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 2020)
    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to the U.S. Census 71% of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) live in urban areas. Portland, Oregon – one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Pacific Northwest -- comprises the fifth ...

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