SHPA Series: Space for Place

Below are just several of the many sites that depict preservation's expansive outreach in Portland, Oregon.

http://www.visitahc.org/

http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/

http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/2009/index.htm#LA

http://www.ohwy.com/or/h/histplor.htm

http://chatterbox.typepad.com/portlandarchitecture/preservation/

In order to get together and do something: first take hints from successful others, and then mobilize for change!

Portland offers numerous examples of how a pedestrian friendly transportation system makes all the difference in continuing urban use, and perpetuating a fantastic place to call home. It also shows the wonderful addition forestry/green space can add to a city.

This city has it all, and it can provide much inspiration for other urban areas that are just taking to the idea of preservation as a city planning tool.