February 2019 Research

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  Washington Just Advanced the Nation’s Best ADU Reform. Here’s Why It’ll Help.

  Granny flats and backyard cottages keep families together, save old homes, and let seniors age in place.

  Feb 28, 2019
  February 28, 2019

  Margaret Morales

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  Waiting Game Drags on for Chevron’s Fracking Bet

  Despite Booming Production, Chevron Still Sees Negative Cash flows from Permian through 2020

  Feb 26, 2019
  February 26, 2019

  Clark Williams-Derry

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/clark-williams-derry/

  
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  How to Talk to Your Parents about Climate Change

  Kids are acting to protect themselves—from climate, and from the despair and moral rot that climate change could bring.

  Feb 26, 2019
  Michael Andersen

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  Director, Cities and Towns
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  Here’s What Oregon’s Huge New Transit Housing Bill Would Legalize

  A recent report estimated that this level of development would cut public infrastructure costs 89 percent and cut driving 34 percent.

  Feb 25, 2019
  February 25, 2019

  Michael Andersen

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

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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  WATCH: City Club of Portland Backs Multimember Districts, Upgraded Voting

  Senior Researcher Kristin Eberhard explains why Portlanders deserve upgraded voting, local government.

  Feb 20, 2019
  February 20, 2019

  Anne Christnovich

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  Tips for Talking About the Green New Deal

  Focus on what we stand to gain. Go bold, think big.

  Feb 19, 2019
  February 19, 2019

  Aven Frey

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

  

  Senior Development Associate
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  Impact Fees Are ADU Busters

  When cities waive charges, homeowners jump to build in-law suites and backyard cottages.

  Feb 15, 2019
  February 15, 2019

  Dan Bertolet

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

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  Believe It or Not, Trump Put a Huge Tax on Parking Lots, Maybe by Mistake

  But the IRS might let big companies wriggle out of it. You can comment until Feb. 22.

  Feb 14, 2019
  February 14, 2019

  Michael Andersen

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

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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  City Club of Portland Recommends Multi-Member Districts

  The report also supports advanced voting systems.

  Feb 14, 2019
  Kristin Eberhard

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

  

  Fellow
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  Who Would Live in “Missing Middle” Housing? The Middle Class

  Putting sticker prices on the fourplexes Oregon might re-legalize.

  Feb 13, 2019
  February 13, 2019

  Michael Andersen

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

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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