What City Observatory did this week The economics of fruit, time, and place. It’s berry time in Portland, and that got us thinking about how special local products are in defining quality of life. Recently,
The Week Observed, June 24, 2022 Read Post »
Perishable, special, and local: The economics of unique and fleeting experiences I pity you, dear reader. You likely have no idea what a real strawberry tastes like. Unless you spend the three weeks aroundÂ
Fruit and economics: Local goods Read Post »
No matter how many solar panels it has, your parking garage isn’t green, and especially if you don’t charge parking (This commentary is cross-published at the Parking Reform Network) Almost five years ago, we called
“Free parking” isn’t green Read Post »
What City Observatory did this week Oregon DOT’s “reign of error”—chronic cost overruns on highway projects. The Oregon Department of Transportation is moving forward with a multi-billion dollar freeway expansion plan in Portland. That poses
The Week Observed, June 10, 2022 Read Post »
Nearly every major project undertaken by the Oregon Department of Transportation has ended up costing at least double its initial estimate As ODOT proposes a multi-billion dollar series of highway expansions, its estimates pose huge
ODOT’s Reign of Error: Chronic highway cost overruns Read Post »
Portland and Oregon leaders shouldn’t commit to a $5 billion project without an investment grade analysis (IGA) of toll revenues Not preparing an IGA exposes the state to huge financial risk: It will have to
Flying blind: Why public leaders need an investment grade analysis Read Post »
