Keeping sidewalks shoveled and clear in the winter
I've been in the Portland region for almost a decade and every year we have consistent stretches of below-freezing weather, sometimes lasting a couple weeks.
One thing I've noticed
NY Times podcast 'The Daily' on why pedestrian deaths have increased in the U.S.
The Daily recently aired an episode about pedestrian deaths rising dramatically over the last 10 years. About 85% of the deaths are attributed to those happening at night. But why? Hint: it'
ADUs and Missing Middle housing will never solve our affordability woes
ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, are usually small housing units people build in their basements, backyards, or above their garages to accommodate family or to rent out for supplemental income. So-called “missing middle&
What urban planners believe
Why write about what urban planners believe instead of what urban planners do?
Simply put, because what planners believe and what planners do are often at odds with one another.
Most urban planners
An introduction to Low Velocity
Hello, and happy new year! I'm Bryan and I’m an urban planner and affordable housing advocate living in Portland, Oregon. I hold a Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.