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The creation and allocation of living space within a metropolitan area shapes our well-being and the regional economy.
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Metropolitan areas are the fundamental organizational units of our global, knowledge-based economy.
Distinctiveness
Every city has its own unique character and strengths which shape its economic opportunities.
Widening the I-5 Rose Quarter Freeway
Should Portland spend $800 million to widen the I-5 Rose Quarter Freeway?
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Portland is our home and a local laboratory for many interesting developments in urban living.