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| Introduction
This web site was created for the Portland Planning Commission as background for an initial discussion about issues to consider when updating the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). That process is expected to begin after completion of visionPDX. That conversation will be part of the Planning Commission’s annual retreat on August 23, 2006. Community members may also find the information provided on this web site useful.
The Comp Plan, originally adopted in 1980, was drafted in response to the conditions particular to that time, and the aspirations and concerns of that community. This web site uses facts, charts, maps and web links to show how those conditions have changed. By its nature and length the site cannot capture every important fact or view of the city. Instead, it is offered as a conversation starter — a way to stimulate discussions about what past and future changes might mean for Portland planning and how the Comp Plan could evolve to better serve Portlanders.
Using the Site
The web site is organized in chapters. Each chapter includes maps, graphs and text about changes of note since 1980. For site users interested in delving deeper into these topics, the chapters include links to web sites that provide additional information and perspectives. Each chapter ends with a few questions for Planning Commissioners. Their responses will be compiled and distributed at the commission retreat to serve as a starting point for the commission’s discussions about the future of the Comp Plan.
Table of Contents Comp Plan Context: 1980–Today Chapter 1: Overview—A review of basic facts and figures about Portland Chapter 2: People—A description of some of Portland's population changes Chapter 3: Place—Highlights the ways in which Portland’s neighborhoods have changed Chapter 4: Economy—A few facts about Portland’s economy since 1980 Chapter 5: Civics—Some key changes that affect local government and civic life Chapter 6: Planning—The evolution of planning practice in Portland Chapter 7: Questions for the Future—A sampling of issues that could affect Portland’s future Chapter 8: Periodic Review—A review of State requirements for updating Portland's planning program Respond to the Questions from the Comp Plan Context Chapters Documents linked to Chapter 1: Overview (view all) Documents linked to Chapter 2: People (view all) - 1990 Median Income by Census Tract (PDF Document, 672kb)
- 2000 Median Income by Census Tract (PDF Document, 750kb) - Census Tracts below City Median Income 1990–2000 Comparison (PDF Document, 707kb) - Demographic Data (Excel Document, 27kb) - General Stats 1980-Present (Excel Document, 71kb) - Percentage Change of Foreign Born Population from 1980–2000; Census Tract (PDF Document, 652kb) - Percentage Change of Households with Children Younger than 18 years 1990–2000 (PDF Document, 656kb) - Percentage of People Living in Poverty in 2000; Census Tract (PDF Document, 665kb) Documents linked to Chapter 3: Place (view all) - 2005 Citizen Survey—Question 26A: Overall, how do you rate the livablility of your neighborhood? (PDF Document, 495kb)
- 2005 Citizen Survey—Question 26B: Overall, how do you rate the livablility of the City as a whole? (PDF Document, 495kb) - Lower Willamette River Management Plan—Waterway Management Areas; January 1993 (PDF Document, 1,794kb) - Non-Residential Permit Activity 1990–2003 (PDF Document, 540kb) - Parks and Open Spaces (PDF Document, 473kb) - Parks Timeline (PDF Document, 84kb) - Residential Permit Activity 1995–2005 (PDF Document, 1,676kb) - Streams and Watersheds (PDF Document, 779kb) - The River Plan; July 2006 (PDF Document, 1,892kb) - Watershed Councils (PDF Document, 923kb) Documents linked to Chapter 5: Civics (view all) - 2005 Citizen Survey—Question 27: Overall government job (PDF Document, 498kb)
- Adam Davis’ Address to the City Club, May 12, 2006 (PDF Document, 126kb) - Portland Public Schools History (PDF Document, 904kb) - Portland Public Schools SAT Mean Scores: 1984–2005 (PDF Document, 35kb) Documents linked to Chapter 6: Planning (view all) - 1978 Comp Plan Alternative 2: Nodes & Noodles (PDF Document, 350kb)
- City of Portland Adopted Plans (PDF Document, 889kb) - City of Portland Current Comprehensive Plan (PDF Document, 669kb) - City of Portland Design Districts (PDF Document, 466kb) - City of Portland Streets—Not to Standard (PDF Document, 479kb) - Light Rail, Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks (PDF Document, 577kb) - Measure 37 Percentage of Yes Votes by Precinct (2004) (PDF Document, 445kb) - Metro 2040 Concept Map (PDF Document, 4,223kb) Documents linked to Chapter 8: Review - Adopted Plans Map (PDF Document, 2,640kb)
Respond to the Questions from the Comp Plan Context Chapters Submit responses to questions suggested by the Comp Plan Context website
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