What City Observatory did this week 1. The annual Ben and Jerry’s advanced seminar in transportation economics. If you love ice cream–who doesn’t?–Tuesday was your chance to get a free cone at Ben and Jerry’s
The Week Observed, April 12, 2019 Read Post »
Using a data driven approach to understanding the health of the public realm We know that the civic commons, everything from parks and libraries, to city centers, the streetscape and other public spaces, play vital
Measuring the civic commons Read Post »
They’ll be lined up around the block because the price is too low–just like every day on urban roads You can learn everything you need to know about transportation economics today, just by helping yourself
Time for the annual Ben & Jerry’s seminar in transportation economics Read Post »
The myth of a freight dependent economy: debunked by a thriving reality Imagine a port city, whose port went away. It’s economy would surely wither and die, right? That’s what you might expect if you
How Portland thrives without a port Read Post »
What City Observatory did this week 1. More Orwell from the Oregon Department of Transportation. When it comes to any public policy decision, but especially one that involves spending $500 million (and likely a good
The Week Observed, April 5, 2019 Read Post »
Reducing segregation does seem to result in much more social interaction, as intermarriage patterns demonstrate Change doesn’t happen fast, but it happens more frequently and more quickly when we have integrated communities One of the
Integration and social interaction: Evidence from Intermarriage Read Post »
