In many parts of the world people are facing the effects of overpopulation and the process called urban sprawl appearing more often (Randolph). This urban sprawl is a direct result of overpopulating a region with an inadequate room for growth (Randolph). It involves stretching the urban boundaries further and further, thus consuming precious farm land and many other types of land use (Randolph). This realization of a population and space crisis is what has driven only a few cities in the United States (US) to adopt a regional city planning approach.
Portland, Oregon is one of the few areas in the US that has adopted this approach (CSIRP). In 1990, Portland’s view of growing populations and cities changes and they began to realize impacts of …show more content…
They contain everything from the streetcars, buses, light rails, and community rails (RTP). These modes of transportation span wide throughout the Portland area (RTP). For example, the MAX light rail lines span over fifty-two miles throughout Portland (RTP). They also contain other modes of transportation, such as the Portland aerial tram, para transit, and employer shuttle service, however the Portland Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) claims these are more of a local transit (RTP). The RTP also mentions their plans and progress for infill redevelopment (RTP). The RTP mentions how they are using already developed areas, developing areas, and undeveloped areas as spots to incorporate more buildings/homes in order to increase the density of the city (RTP). The RTP also mention how they currently are and continue to plan to incorporate urban reinvestment through the updating and preservation of past transportation systems (RTP). There are many other examples of reinvesting in various buildings and homes as well. One example of this is the reinvestment in the urban plaza building in 2007 (UPB). This building was old and outdated, and without this reinvestment it is possible that the many people who call it home would have left it for dead (UPB). Portland contains many beautiful natural features (“Oregon”). It stands firm in its regional development plan in order to protect these important areas. For example, the Sandy River Gorge, and Camassia natural area are very close to Portland and without their regional plan, sprawling development would have further endangered their integrity (“Oregon”). Portland is also implementing greenfields in their undeveloped areas (RTP). Portland also has what is called Forest Park, which is one of the largest urban forest in the United States (EFP). This forest stretches over eighty miles of beautiful trails and roads (EFP). The purpose of this preserve is to prevent these
Portland, Oregon is one of the few areas in the US that has adopted this approach (CSIRP). In 1990, Portland’s view of growing populations and cities changes and they began to realize impacts of …show more content…
They contain everything from the streetcars, buses, light rails, and community rails (RTP). These modes of transportation span wide throughout the Portland area (RTP). For example, the MAX light rail lines span over fifty-two miles throughout Portland (RTP). They also contain other modes of transportation, such as the Portland aerial tram, para transit, and employer shuttle service, however the Portland Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) claims these are more of a local transit (RTP). The RTP also mentions their plans and progress for infill redevelopment (RTP). The RTP mentions how they are using already developed areas, developing areas, and undeveloped areas as spots to incorporate more buildings/homes in order to increase the density of the city (RTP). The RTP also mention how they currently are and continue to plan to incorporate urban reinvestment through the updating and preservation of past transportation systems (RTP). There are many other examples of reinvesting in various buildings and homes as well. One example of this is the reinvestment in the urban plaza building in 2007 (UPB). This building was old and outdated, and without this reinvestment it is possible that the many people who call it home would have left it for dead (UPB). Portland contains many beautiful natural features (“Oregon”). It stands firm in its regional development plan in order to protect these important areas. For example, the Sandy River Gorge, and Camassia natural area are very close to Portland and without their regional plan, sprawling development would have further endangered their integrity (“Oregon”). Portland is also implementing greenfields in their undeveloped areas (RTP). Portland also has what is called Forest Park, which is one of the largest urban forest in the United States (EFP). This forest stretches over eighty miles of beautiful trails and roads (EFP). The purpose of this preserve is to prevent these