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• 1. [Article] Workforce Development Network Resource Directory: a Directory of Workforce Development Service Providers in Multnomah and Washington Counties

  This resource directory was produced for the Workforce Development Network (WDN) by a group of graduate students in the Urban and Regional Planning masters program at Portland State University. The project ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Workforce Development Network Resource Directory: a Directory of Workforce Development Service Providers in Multnomah and Washington Counties Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This resource directory was produced for the Workforce Development Network (WDN) by a group of graduate students in the Urban and Regional Planning masters program at Portland State University. The project team consisted of Kim Burnett, Ray Jackson, Britt Parrott, Mat Ransom, and Claire Smith. The information for the directory was collected through interviews with service providers identified by WDN and the Workforce development Board. The scope of the resource directory is limited to adult workforce development programs in Multnomah and Washington Counties and does not include temporary employment agencies or apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs due to time and resource constraints. These programs, as well as programs for youth, are important components of workforce development. Services in the region and we recommend that they be inventoried and analyzed in the future. Title: Workforce Development Network Resource Directory: a Directory of Workforce Development Service Providers in Multnomah and Washington Counties Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This resource directory was produced for the Workforce Development Network (WDN) by a group of graduate students in the Urban and Regional Planning masters program at Portland State University. The project team consisted of Kim Burnett, Ray Jackson, Britt Parrott, Mat Ransom, and Claire Smith. The information for the directory was collected through interviews with service providers identified by WDN and the Workforce development Board. The scope of the resource directory is limited to adult workforce development programs in Multnomah and Washington Counties and does not include temporary employment agencies or apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs due to time and resource constraints. These programs, as well as programs for youth, are important components of workforce development. Services in the region and we recommend that they be inventoried and analyzed in the future. Close

• 2. [Article] From Downtown Plan to Central City Summit: Trends in Portland's Central City, 1970-1998

  A report to Association for Portland Progress, City of Portland, Metro, Multnomah County, Portland State University and State of Oregon.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: From Downtown Plan to Central City Summit: Trends in Portland's Central City, 1970-1998 Author: Abbott, Carl, Pagenstecher, Gerhard, Parrott, Britt Year: 1998 A report to Association for Portland Progress, City of Portland, Metro, Multnomah County, Portland State University and State of Oregon. Title: From Downtown Plan to Central City Summit: Trends in Portland's Central City, 1970-1998 Author: Abbott, Carl, Pagenstecher, Gerhard, Parrott, Britt Year: 1998 A report to Association for Portland Progress, City of Portland, Metro, Multnomah County, Portland State University and State of Oregon. Close

• 3. [Article] Beyond the Field of Dreams: Light Rail and Growth Management in Portland

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Beyond the Field of Dreams: Light Rail and Growth Management in Portland Author: Arrington, G. B., Jr., Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Year: 1996 Title: Beyond the Field of Dreams: Light Rail and Growth Management in Portland Author: Arrington, G. B., Jr., Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Year: 1996 Close

• 4. [Article] Correspondence City/County minutes

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Correspondence City/County minutes Author: Schrunk, Terry D., Fowler, Fred T. Year: 1968 Title: Correspondence City/County minutes Author: Schrunk, Terry D., Fowler, Fred T. Year: 1968 Close

• 5. [Article] Putting the Region to Work: an Analysis of Workforce Development Services in Multnomah and Washington Counties

  This study was produced primarily as a tool for policy advocacy Workforce Development members therefore much of the analysis focuses on the role that community based organizations and community development ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Putting the Region to Work: an Analysis of Workforce Development Services in Multnomah and Washington Counties Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This study was produced primarily as a tool for policy advocacy Workforce Development members therefore much of the analysis focuses on the role that community based organizations and community development corporations play in workforce development. However, policy makers and technical assistance providers, such as the Workforce Development Board, as well as government agencies, also play a critical role in the region’s workforce development system. Although this report does not focus as much on the role of these agencies, further study is needed to offer suggestions for how these players can best coordinate their efforts with that of community based organizations to meet the needs of participating clients and employers. Title: Putting the Region to Work: an Analysis of Workforce Development Services in Multnomah and Washington Counties Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This study was produced primarily as a tool for policy advocacy Workforce Development members therefore much of the analysis focuses on the role that community based organizations and community development corporations play in workforce development. However, policy makers and technical assistance providers, such as the Workforce Development Board, as well as government agencies, also play a critical role in the region’s workforce development system. Although this report does not focus as much on the role of these agencies, further study is needed to offer suggestions for how these players can best coordinate their efforts with that of community based organizations to meet the needs of participating clients and employers. Close

• 6. [Article] Workforce Development Network Project Final Contract: Planning Workshop Fall/Winter 1997-1998

  This project will analyze the current workforce development programs and services provided by Community Based Organizations (CBBs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), community colleges, and the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Workforce Development Network Project Final Contract: Planning Workshop Fall/Winter 1997-1998 Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This project will analyze the current workforce development programs and services provided by Community Based Organizations (CBBs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), community colleges, and the Workforce Development Board (formerly TPIC) in Multnomah and Washington counties. Documentation of the gaps and/or redundancies in the provision of workforce development will be provided to the Workforce Development Network (WDN) based upon service provider interviews and research on national models in workforce development. This documentation will be provided in three forms: as a database; as a resource directory; and as an analysis of the gaps in the current system. Title: Workforce Development Network Project Final Contract: Planning Workshop Fall/Winter 1997-1998 Author: Burnett, Kim, Jackson, Ray, Parrott, Britt, Ransom, Matt, Smith, Claire Year: 1998 This project will analyze the current workforce development programs and services provided by Community Based Organizations (CBBs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), community colleges, and the Workforce Development Board (formerly TPIC) in Multnomah and Washington counties. Documentation of the gaps and/or redundancies in the provision of workforce development will be provided to the Workforce Development Network (WDN) based upon service provider interviews and research on national models in workforce development. This documentation will be provided in three forms: as a database; as a resource directory; and as an analysis of the gaps in the current system. Close

• 7. [Article] Illegal Homeless Camping in Portland: Field Analysis and Advocacy Planning

  Homelessness is a major problem in Portland. Many people here cannot afford housing of any kind. Although the total number of homeless people in the city is not known, an estimated 14,000 Multnomah County ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Illegal Homeless Camping in Portland: Field Analysis and Advocacy Planning Author: Bernhardt, Chris, Glancy, Doug, Layne, Doug, Salvon, Jeff Year: 1995 Homelessness is a major problem in Portland. Many people here cannot afford housing of any kind. Although the total number of homeless people in the city is not known, an estimated 14,000 Multnomah County residents spent time in homeless shelters during some part of 1993. The goal of our group, which came together in November of 1994 in Portland State University's Planning Workshop, was to find ways to "improve the lives of homeless campers." Our lives were improved as well. We got to know interesting people, we had new experiences, we got to impress our friends with our knowledge of a subculture. Title: Illegal Homeless Camping in Portland: Field Analysis and Advocacy Planning Author: Bernhardt, Chris, Glancy, Doug, Layne, Doug, Salvon, Jeff Year: 1995 Homelessness is a major problem in Portland. Many people here cannot afford housing of any kind. Although the total number of homeless people in the city is not known, an estimated 14,000 Multnomah County residents spent time in homeless shelters during some part of 1993. The goal of our group, which came together in November of 1994 in Portland State University's Planning Workshop, was to find ways to "improve the lives of homeless campers." Our lives were improved as well. We got to know interesting people, we had new experiences, we got to impress our friends with our knowledge of a subculture. Close

• 8. [Article] West Portland Town Center: Developing Partnerships for Planning and Implementation

  Metro, the regional planning organization for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, designated the area in Southwest Portland known as West Portland as a Town Center in its Region 2040 Preferred ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: West Portland Town Center: Developing Partnerships for Planning and Implementation Author: Aho, Matthew, Greathouse, Stevie, Snyder, Kevin Year: 1996 Metro, the regional planning organization for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, designated the area in Southwest Portland known as West Portland as a Town Center in its Region 2040 Preferred Growth Concept. Metro's Town Center definition is open to different levels of interpretation without much guidance as to how the Town Center vision (i.e. increased density, a mix of land uses, a sense of place, and an emphasis on alternative modes of travel) is to be planned for and implemented. Since this designation in 1994, public sector planning efforts have been initiated around and specific to the West Portland Town Center. However, there is still a high level of uncertainty as to how the Town Center vision will be realized and who is ultimately responsible for its implementation. This report addresses this uncertainty. While it does not presume to provide answers, it does pose a variety of options for planning methodologies, public sector responsibilities, and community involvement. These options are based on a viewpoint that traditional planning methodologies and models are insufficient to realize the Town Center vision, and that nontraditional methods and models must be explored and attempted if this vision is to become a reality. The report has three sections which are intended to convey ideas and information that will guide the public and private sectors and the community in the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center directly, and other town center-like places indirectly. Section I introduces the West Portland Town Center and explains the report methodology. In addition, this section analyzes the current planning process for the West Portland Town Center. Section II of the report summarizes seven case studies, numerous stakeholder interviews, and a citizen focus group that were the basis for a significant portion of the information and ideas presented in the final section. Section ill presents an analysis of all research. This includes a discussion of general principles for planning town center-like places and three alternative approaches, including the Status Quo, Partnership, and Community Ownership, for the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center. The Status Quo Alternative proposes no significant changes in the current planning process for the West Portland Town Center. The Partnership Alternative proposes a higher level of community and private sector participation in the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center. The Community Ownership Alternative proposes a planning and implementation process for the West Portland Town Center that is primarily initiated, led, and completed by the community. AGS Associates recommends a carefully formulated composite of the three alternatives that addresses a consensus-based vision for the area. We would like to see the community and local businesses become more actively involved in all stages of the planning and implementation for the West Portland Town Center. This process should take place within a well-defined framework that is actively supported ·by the various public sector stakeholders. This project was conducted under the supervision of Deborah Howe and Connie Ozawa. Title: West Portland Town Center: Developing Partnerships for Planning and Implementation Author: Aho, Matthew, Greathouse, Stevie, Snyder, Kevin Year: 1996 Metro, the regional planning organization for Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, designated the area in Southwest Portland known as West Portland as a Town Center in its Region 2040 Preferred Growth Concept. Metro's Town Center definition is open to different levels of interpretation without much guidance as to how the Town Center vision (i.e. increased density, a mix of land uses, a sense of place, and an emphasis on alternative modes of travel) is to be planned for and implemented. Since this designation in 1994, public sector planning efforts have been initiated around and specific to the West Portland Town Center. However, there is still a high level of uncertainty as to how the Town Center vision will be realized and who is ultimately responsible for its implementation. This report addresses this uncertainty. While it does not presume to provide answers, it does pose a variety of options for planning methodologies, public sector responsibilities, and community involvement. These options are based on a viewpoint that traditional planning methodologies and models are insufficient to realize the Town Center vision, and that nontraditional methods and models must be explored and attempted if this vision is to become a reality. The report has three sections which are intended to convey ideas and information that will guide the public and private sectors and the community in the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center directly, and other town center-like places indirectly. Section I introduces the West Portland Town Center and explains the report methodology. In addition, this section analyzes the current planning process for the West Portland Town Center. Section II of the report summarizes seven case studies, numerous stakeholder interviews, and a citizen focus group that were the basis for a significant portion of the information and ideas presented in the final section. Section ill presents an analysis of all research. This includes a discussion of general principles for planning town center-like places and three alternative approaches, including the Status Quo, Partnership, and Community Ownership, for the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center. The Status Quo Alternative proposes no significant changes in the current planning process for the West Portland Town Center. The Partnership Alternative proposes a higher level of community and private sector participation in the planning and implementation of the West Portland Town Center. The Community Ownership Alternative proposes a planning and implementation process for the West Portland Town Center that is primarily initiated, led, and completed by the community. AGS Associates recommends a carefully formulated composite of the three alternatives that addresses a consensus-based vision for the area. We would like to see the community and local businesses become more actively involved in all stages of the planning and implementation for the West Portland Town Center. This process should take place within a well-defined framework that is actively supported ·by the various public sector stakeholders. This project was conducted under the supervision of Deborah Howe and Connie Ozawa. Close