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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.

Map shows residents added in low-density exurbs and suburbs between 1990 and 2000.

(See the map of estimated rural growth around Portland from Measure 37 claims here. Compare the two maps side-by-side here.)

Date range: 1990-2000

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

Publication date: 2007 | Originally published in: Cascadia Scorecard 2007 | Topic(s): Cascadia Scorecard Sprawl & Transportation | Graphic type: Map
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