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Is the era of single family home zoning over? Portland says yes.

August 20, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

For generations, the white picket fence has been a symbol of residential America, but as housing prices rise and cities expand unsustainably, many communities are becoming disillusioned with the classic single-family home. With zoning laws favoring these types of residences, … [Read more...] about Is the era of single family home zoning over? Portland says yes.

Meet Caesar, the therapy llama calming tensions at protests

August 7, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Portland has been in the headlines a lot lately after waves of protests led to clashes between police and activists. But even amongst the intensity of the unrest, there were pockets of calm around “Caesar the No Drama Llama." Caesar is a retired 6-year-old Argentine grand … [Read more...] about Meet Caesar, the therapy llama calming tensions at protests

A wave of online orders allowed Powell’s Books to rehire 100 employees

April 13, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

The famous Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon is a book lover’s dream and local institution. In the face of COVID-19, the store was forced to close its doors and lay off 300 employees, but now, thanks to a wave of online orders, they have hired back 100 staff members. The … [Read more...] about A wave of online orders allowed Powell’s Books to rehire 100 employees

These US cities are overcoming barriers to clean energy with creative solutions

April 4, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

In the face of inadequate federal action on climate change, cities across the United States are taking matters into their own hands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize local energy systems. But city staff face many hurdles when attempting to transition to renewable … [Read more...] about These US cities are overcoming barriers to clean energy with creative solutions

Cities are turning alleys into green spaces to help people reconnect with nature

February 20, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

From Montreal to Portland, cities across North America are starting to rethink all that cement that’s used to pave the streets. Alleys and alley sides, in particular, are being effectively imagined as people-friendly pathways, parks, and lushly planted urban habitats that stand … [Read more...] about Cities are turning alleys into green spaces to help people reconnect with nature

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