Cascadia Scorecard - Maps & Graphics

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New Residents in Portland Suburbs (Clark County), 1990-2000

Between 1990 and 2000, Oregon's growth management laws protected Portland-area rural open space from poorly planned sprawl, especially when compared with Clark County, Washington.

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New Residents From Measure 37 Claims, 2004-2006

Measure 37 has set the stage for poorly planned sprawl in the farms and rural areas surrounding Portland, Oregon.

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Temperature Increase in Cascadia 1950-2003 (map)

Weather stations throughout the Northwest states show evidence of a long-term warming trend.

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Average Births per Woman in the Northwest (map)

Southern Idaho has Cascadia's largest families on average, while southern British Columbia has the smallest.

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Life Expectancy in Cascadia (map)

Residents of southern British Columbia have the longest average lifespans of any Cascadians.

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The Score: Years from the World Model

The Cascadia Scorecard shows that our region has made slow but steady gains, with the average buoyed by improved health and smarter growth.

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The Score: BC and the Northwest States

British Columbia leads the way in performance on Scorecard trends.

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Map of Walkable King County, WA

In King County, Washington, compact city and town centers promote walking, while sprawling suburbs discourage it.

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Traffic Fatalities in Cascadia Map

Cascadia's urban areas, along with southwestern British Columbia, excel at limiting the risk of car travel.

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Map of a Suburban Community: Walkability within One Mile

Neighborhoods with cul-de-sacs and winding streets, such as this one in Bellevue, WA, have few commercial destinations within walking distance.

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Map of a Compact Community: Walkability within One Mile

A one-mile walk in this urban neighborhood, Seattle's Phinney Ridge, takes you through a gridlike street network with a mix of residences and businesses.

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Caribou: Current and Historic Range Map

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

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Caribou: Current and Historic Range (animated)

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

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Cascadia Scorecard's Seven Indicators

A table of the Cascadia Scorecard's seven indicators, their data and the years it will take to reach the best in world example.

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Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.