1. Hamburg's newly-revitalized port could get a completely privately-funded cable car line, if the city allows it.2. Quincy, Mass., a few T stops away from downtown Boston, is getting a new downtown from a private developer, replete with infrastructure and dense development. It's unique, … [Read more...]
The environmental review strikes again: Lake Oswego edition
Lake Oswego, a suburb of Portland where development began over a hundred years ago, has learned the hard way about the strings that come with taking federal money: In the dim light of recent news and numbers, you've probably forgotten that the Lake Oswego streetcar was, once upon a time, a project … [Read more...]
Your consolation link list
Apologies to everyone for the light posting – over the next few weeks I may be a bit busy with job and internship applications (any suggestions for work or job offers would be very much appreciated!), but hopefully I'll still be able to put up a few posts a week. But for now, all you get is this … [Read more...]
Portland Ideas??
I'm visiting Portland, Oregon for 5 days through next weekend for a wedding. It's my first time there and I hear it's a great city. What are the must-does to get the genuine urban experience?What are Portland's specialty foods?What neighborhoods should I make sure I visit?Any new … [Read more...]
Friday Humor: White People in Portland
Loyal reader, Bill tipped me off to this blog and I've subscribed to the feed ever since. Today's post was particularly relevant:White People in the News - May 30, 2008Isn't this photo classic?The comments on the blog are always fun to read too... … [Read more...]