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A Visit to Portland

In order to learn about transit oriented development firsthand, several Bottineau Boulevard Partners made a trip to Portland to hear from local leaders, staff and experts.

About Portland
Few cities in the U.S. rival the transit commitment of Portland, Oregon. Since opening its first light rail line in 1986, Portland has become an instructive model of transit oriented development (TOD). Portland locals are now well accustomed to sharing the whole story of their transit commitment, and are eager to assist visitors in learning from both their successes and their challenges.

To be sure, there were neighborhoods and communities in the Portland area that opposed LRT in the 1980s and 90s, but now, according to Fred Hanson, general manager of Tri-Met, the dominant question is “When do we get our LRT too?” As Portland presents itself to the world... More

Additional photos highlight sights visited, including Beaverton Round, Orenco Station, Gresham, the Yellow Line and the Pearl District.

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Transit & Development: Lessons Learned from Other Cities

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View Map	A Visit to Portland In order to learn about transit oriented development firsthand, several Bottineau Boulevard Partners made a trip to Portland to hear from local leaders, staff and experts. About Portland Few cities in the U.S. rival the transit commitment of Portland, Oregon. Since opening its first light rail line in 1986, Portland has become an instructive model of transit oriented development (TOD). Portland locals are now well accustomed to sharing the whole story of their transit commitment, and are eager to assist visitors in learning from both their successes and their challenges. To be sure, there were neighborhoods and communities in the Portland area that opposed LRT in the 1980s and 90s, but now, according to Fred Hanson, general manager of Tri-Met, the dominant question is “When do we get our LRT too?” As Portland presents itself to the world... More Additional photos highlight sights visited, including Beaverton Round, Orenco Station, Gresham, the Yellow Line and the Pearl District. Copyright 2009 Bottineau Boulevard Partnership \| Contact Us	More Info Portland Photo Journal Transit & Development: Lessons Learned from Other Cities Archives