August 2018 Research

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  Weekend Reading 8/31/2018

  Down with fossil fuels, up with renewables, and more.

  Aug 31, 2018
  August 31, 2018

  Aven Frey

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/avenfrey/

  

  Senior Development Associate
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  What Makes Portland’s New Apartments So Expensive?

  We did the math to see who gets what from a rent check---then explored nine ways to make rents lower over the long term.

  Aug 30, 2018
  August 30, 2018

  Michael Andersen

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/michael-andersen/

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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  Tualatin, Job-Rich but Home-Scarce, Looks for Solutions

  Portland suburb's housing shortage has led to a traffic crunch. If fixes are found, Tualatin might be a model for peer cities.

  Aug 28, 2018
  August 28, 2018

  Michael Andersen

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/michael-andersen/

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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  PR BC could help NDP, Liberals and all parties – if third-party vote remains strong

  Recent history shows 'first past the post' vs. 'proportional representation' reform is influenced by fears of vote-splitting

  Aug 27, 2018
  August 27, 2018

  Jack Santucci

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/jacksantucci/
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  Hurricane Harvey 1 Year Later: How to Talk about Climate Change and Weather

  Pacific hurricane season is ramping up; It's never too early to start discussing climate change and severe weather

  Aug 24, 2018
  August 24, 2018

  Tarika Powell

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/tarikapowell/

  

  Researcher
• Weekend Reading 8/24/2018

  Your face, transplanted faces, Facebook, and more.

  Aug 24, 2018
  Aven Frey

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/avenfrey/

  

  Senior Development Associate
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  How Sarcasm Can Improve Your Climate Change Conversations

  A study looked at how a playful voice on social media can convince followers of the veracity and urgency of climate change

  Aug 23, 2018
  August 23, 2018

  Aven Frey

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/avenfrey/

  

  Senior Development Associate
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  Weekend Reading 8/17/2018

  The cycling city, Google under fire, and more.

  Aug 17, 2018
  August 17, 2018

  Aven Frey

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/avenfrey/

  

  Senior Development Associate
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  How Backyard Cottages Could Help Close the Affordable Housing Gap

  ADU rents run below market rates, potentially providing relief for people with the least amount of housing options.

  Aug 15, 2018
  August 15, 2018

  Margaret Morales

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/margaretmorales/

  
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  Vancouver’s New Plan to Allow More Homes of All Shapes and Sizes

  BC city proposes to loosen zoning rules in an effort to provide more housing options in single-family neighborhoods.

  Aug 14, 2018
  August 14, 2018

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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