Sightline Institute’s reports on sprawl and smart growth in several Northwest cities analyze how each city did at curbing sprawl and developing efficiently, starting with the period of the 1990s. The reports and accompanying maps show the growth patterns in the greater metropolitan areas of Seattle-Tacoma (Washington), Portland (Oregon), and Vancouver (British Columbia). The 2004 report, The Portland Exception, compares Portland’s record at curbing sprawl and protecting rural land with 14 other US cities, including Seattle and Boise.
- The Portland Exception
- Report: Greater Vancouver, BC’s smart-growth leadership has slipped
- Sprawl and Smart Growth in Greater Vancouver
- Sprawl and Smart Growth in Metropolitan Portland
- Sprawl and Smart Growth in Greater Seattle-Tacoma
For information about how sprawl can have an effect on the health of city residents, see Sprawl and Health Connections.
Published: May 20, 2008