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• 1. [Article] Towards the integration of the historical and structural theories of urban form

  In this thesis we examine the effect which the obsolescence of central city housing exerts on the decentralization within urban areas of high status residents. In particular, we investigate whether housing ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Towards the integration of the historical and structural theories of urban form Author: Martin, David Tilford Year: 1975 In this thesis we examine the effect which the obsolescence of central city housing exerts on the decentralization within urban areas of high status residents. In particular, we investigate whether housing obsolescence is a useful addition to a model which explains the decentralization of high status residents in terms of the intensity of competition for central city land. All of our data are official Census figures for 1970. The subjects of our study are Standard Metropolitan Statistical Are.as (SMSA.'s) whose central city had a population of 100,000 or more. From this group we delete the New York and Chicago Consolidated Areas because of their great size and the number of municipalities included within their borders. For each SMSA we compute the percentage of its families and unrelated individuals who had an income of greater than $25,000 and who lived in the central city. We then statistically control for variation across SMSA.'s in the decentralization of population and employment. The decentralization of population is measured by the percentage of the SMSA population which resided within the central city. The decentralization of employment is measured by the percentage of SMSA jobs which were located within the central city. Once we have controlled the decentralization of the well-to-do for the decentralization of population and the decentralization of employment, we regress it on population density, housing obsolescence, and city age. Population density is persons per square mile in the central city. Housing obsolescence is the percentage of the central city housing structures which were twenty years old or older. City age is the number of decades since the central city attained a population of 50,000. In our study we demonstrate that population density exerts a considerably stronger effect on the decentralization of the well-to-do than is exerted by housing obsolescence. We also demonstrate that most of city age's effect on the decentralization of the well-to-do can be explained by city age's effect on population density and housing obsolescence. Title: Towards the integration of the historical and structural theories of urban form Author: Martin, David Tilford Year: 1975 In this thesis we examine the effect which the obsolescence of central city housing exerts on the decentralization within urban areas of high status residents. In particular, we investigate whether housing obsolescence is a useful addition to a model which explains the decentralization of high status residents in terms of the intensity of competition for central city land. All of our data are official Census figures for 1970. The subjects of our study are Standard Metropolitan Statistical Are.as (SMSA.'s) whose central city had a population of 100,000 or more. From this group we delete the New York and Chicago Consolidated Areas because of their great size and the number of municipalities included within their borders. For each SMSA we compute the percentage of its families and unrelated individuals who had an income of greater than $25,000 and who lived in the central city. We then statistically control for variation across SMSA.'s in the decentralization of population and employment. The decentralization of population is measured by the percentage of the SMSA population which resided within the central city. The decentralization of employment is measured by the percentage of SMSA jobs which were located within the central city. Once we have controlled the decentralization of the well-to-do for the decentralization of population and the decentralization of employment, we regress it on population density, housing obsolescence, and city age. Population density is persons per square mile in the central city. Housing obsolescence is the percentage of the central city housing structures which were twenty years old or older. City age is the number of decades since the central city attained a population of 50,000. In our study we demonstrate that population density exerts a considerably stronger effect on the decentralization of the well-to-do than is exerted by housing obsolescence. We also demonstrate that most of city age's effect on the decentralization of the well-to-do can be explained by city age's effect on population density and housing obsolescence. Close

• 2. [Article] Spanning the Region: A Survey of Bridges in the Metroscape

  Bridges get us where we need to go. They also have character that contributes to a sense of place. Here we profile a selection of bridges in the Portland Metro area to understand the history and logistics ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Spanning the Region: A Survey of Bridges in the Metroscape Author: Oswill, Andrés Year: 2017 Bridges get us where we need to go. They also have character that contributes to a sense of place. Here we profile a selection of bridges in the Portland Metro area to understand the history and logistics of each bridge. When was the bridge built, how was it funded, who maintains it? The bridges we selected reflect the area’s wide variations in bridge style and management. Some of the bridges are county owned; others are run by a state or city transportation department. The bridges range in age, but all are inspected every twenty-four months. A bridge’s story offers important lessons as we consider the need for seismic retrofit and replacing aging structures. By grounding ourselves in a bridge’s past and present, we can spur ideas for addressing our future transportation needs. Title: Spanning the Region: A Survey of Bridges in the Metroscape Author: Oswill, Andrés Year: 2017 Bridges get us where we need to go. They also have character that contributes to a sense of place. Here we profile a selection of bridges in the Portland Metro area to understand the history and logistics of each bridge. When was the bridge built, how was it funded, who maintains it? The bridges we selected reflect the area’s wide variations in bridge style and management. Some of the bridges are county owned; others are run by a state or city transportation department. The bridges range in age, but all are inspected every twenty-four months. A bridge’s story offers important lessons as we consider the need for seismic retrofit and replacing aging structures. By grounding ourselves in a bridge’s past and present, we can spur ideas for addressing our future transportation needs. Close

• 3. [Article] Toward an Age-Friendly Portland

  Toward an Age-Friendly Portland connects the people-friendly efforts of the Portland Plan with input and specific needs expressed by older Portlanders to create a vision for what people want their neighborhoods ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Toward an Age-Friendly Portland Author: Hanson, Dawn, Person, Mark, Phillips, Garrett, Rowan, Colin, Roughton, Collin, Wicks, Alison Year: 2012 Toward an Age-Friendly Portland connects the people-friendly efforts of the Portland Plan with input and specific needs expressed by older Portlanders to create a vision for what people want their neighborhoods to be like as they grow older. This vision informs recommendations that may be integrated into Portland’s planning efforts. Orca Planning found that the needs of older adults now and in the future are not adequately met by the transportation, housing and greenspace options available in today’s Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ethan Seltzer and Gil Kelley. Title: Toward an Age-Friendly Portland Author: Hanson, Dawn, Person, Mark, Phillips, Garrett, Rowan, Colin, Roughton, Collin, Wicks, Alison Year: 2012 Toward an Age-Friendly Portland connects the people-friendly efforts of the Portland Plan with input and specific needs expressed by older Portlanders to create a vision for what people want their neighborhoods to be like as they grow older. This vision informs recommendations that may be integrated into Portland’s planning efforts. Orca Planning found that the needs of older adults now and in the future are not adequately met by the transportation, housing and greenspace options available in today’s Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ethan Seltzer and Gil Kelley. Close

• 4. [Article] Aging in Hollywood: Planning for Seniors in a Changing Neighborhood

  The Hollywood Group investigated the Hollywood District to access how well its built environment and neighborhood services meet the needs of its substantial elder population. A goal was to connect the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Aging in Hollywood: Planning for Seniors in a Changing Neighborhood Author: Cunningham, Bill, Haykin, Julia, Hillier, Bob, Knowlton, Ted, O'Brien, Tim Year: 1999 The Hollywood Group investigated the Hollywood District to access how well its built environment and neighborhood services meet the needs of its substantial elder population. A goal was to connect the concerns expressed by seniors and their hopes for the future of the area to other visions for Hollywood currently being developed. The Aging in Hollywood Project provides a senior perspective on such issues as community design, transportation and access, neighborhood services, housing choices and community involvement. Public outreach activities were the primary methods used to gather input from the Hollywood elder population on these issues. Methods used included focus groups, interviews, a neighborhood walk, and the development and application of a community design assessment form oriented to the needs of seniors. Title: Aging in Hollywood: Planning for Seniors in a Changing Neighborhood Author: Cunningham, Bill, Haykin, Julia, Hillier, Bob, Knowlton, Ted, O'Brien, Tim Year: 1999 The Hollywood Group investigated the Hollywood District to access how well its built environment and neighborhood services meet the needs of its substantial elder population. A goal was to connect the concerns expressed by seniors and their hopes for the future of the area to other visions for Hollywood currently being developed. The Aging in Hollywood Project provides a senior perspective on such issues as community design, transportation and access, neighborhood services, housing choices and community involvement. Public outreach activities were the primary methods used to gather input from the Hollywood elder population on these issues. Methods used included focus groups, interviews, a neighborhood walk, and the development and application of a community design assessment form oriented to the needs of seniors. Close

• 5. [Article] Two Forecasting Models for Portland, Oregon: Hamilton –Perry vs Metroscope

  Presentation focuses on population forecasting models and compares the Metroscope Forecasting Model and the Hamilton-Perry Model.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Two Forecasting Models for Portland, Oregon: Hamilton –Perry vs Metroscope Author: Lycan, Richard Year: 2017 Presentation focuses on population forecasting models and compares the Metroscope Forecasting Model and the Hamilton-Perry Model. Title: Two Forecasting Models for Portland, Oregon: Hamilton –Perry vs Metroscope Author: Lycan, Richard Year: 2017 Presentation focuses on population forecasting models and compares the Metroscope Forecasting Model and the Hamilton-Perry Model. Close

• 6. [Article] The Early Years: A City Club Report on the Care and Education of Children from Birth to Age Five

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Early Years: A City Club Report on the Care and Education of Children from Birth to Age Five Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.), Wurtz, Bethany, Young, Julie Year: 2006 Title: The Early Years: A City Club Report on the Care and Education of Children from Birth to Age Five Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.), Wurtz, Bethany, Young, Julie Year: 2006 Close

• 7. [Article] Report on Constitutional Amendment Lowering the Voting Age (State Measure No. 5)

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Report on Constitutional Amendment Lowering the Voting Age (State Measure No. 5) Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1970 Title: Report on Constitutional Amendment Lowering the Voting Age (State Measure No. 5) Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1970 Close

• 8. [Article] Act Authorizing Domiciliary State Hospital for Aged Mentally Ill

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Act Authorizing Domiciliary State Hospital for Aged Mentally Ill Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1952 Title: Act Authorizing Domiciliary State Hospital for Aged Mentally Ill Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1952 Close

• 9. [Article] Needy Aged Persons Public Assistance Act; Charter Amendment Fixing Salary of Mayor and Commissioners

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Needy Aged Persons Public Assistance Act; Charter Amendment Fixing Salary of Mayor and Commissioners Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1950 Title: Needy Aged Persons Public Assistance Act; Charter Amendment Fixing Salary of Mayor and Commissioners Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1950 Close

• 10. [Article] Report on Housing for the Aging

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Report on Housing for the Aging Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1960 Title: Report on Housing for the Aging Author: City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.) Year: 1960 Close