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Comp Plan Context: 1980–Today
Introduction
This web site was created for the Portland Planning Commission as background for an initial discussion about issues to consider when updating the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). That process is expected to begin after completion of visionPDX. That conversation will be part of the Planning Commission’s annual retreat on August 23, 2006. Community members may also find the information provided on this web site useful.
The Comp Plan, originally adopted in 1980, was drafted in response to the conditions particular to that time, and the aspirations and concerns of that community. This web site uses facts, charts, maps and web links to show how those conditions have changed. By its nature and length the site cannot capture every important fact or view of the city. Instead, it is offered as a conversation starter — a way to stimulate discussions about what past and future changes might mean for Portland planning and how the Comp Plan could evolve to better serve Portlanders.
Using the Site
The web site is organized in chapters. Each chapter includes maps, graphs and text about changes of note since 1980. For site users interested in delving deeper into these topics, the chapters include links to web sites that provide additional information and perspectives. Each chapter ends with a few questions for Planning Commissioners. Their responses will be compiled and distributed at the commission retreat to serve as a starting point for the commission’s discussions about the future of the Comp Plan.
Chapter 1: Overview—A review of basic facts and figures about Portland
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 2: People—A description of some of Portland's population changes
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 3: Place—Highlights the ways in which Portland’s neighborhoods have changed
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 4: Economy—A few facts about Portland’s economy since 1980
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 5: Civics—Some key changes that affect local government and civic life
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 6: Planning—The evolution of planning practice in Portland
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 7: Questions for the Future—A sampling of issues that could affect Portland’s future
Comp Plan Context—Selected Changes Affecting Portland 1980–Today
Chapter 8: Periodic Review—A review of State requirements for updating Portland's planning program
Comp Plan Context—Periodic review
Documents linked to Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview documents
Documents linked to Chapter 2: People
Chapter 2: People documents
- 1990 Median Income by Census Tract
- 2000 Median Income by Census Tract
- Census Tracts below City Median Income 1990–2000 Comparison
- Demographic Data
- General Stats 1980-Present
- Percentage Change of Foreign Born Population from 1980–2000; Census Tract
- Percentage Change of Households with Children Younger than 18 years 1990–2000
- Percentage of People Living in Poverty in 2000; Census Tract
Documents linked to Chapter 3: Place
Chapter 3: Place documents
- 2005 Citizen Survey—Question 26A: Overall, how do you rate the livablility of your neighborhood?
- 2005 Citizen Survey—Question 26B: Overall, how do you rate the livablility of the City as a whole?
- Lower Willamette River Management Plan—Waterway Management Areas; January 1993
- Non-Residential Permit Activity 1990–2003
- Parks Timeline
- Parks and Open Spaces
- Residential Permit Activity 1995–2005
- Streams and Watersheds
- The River Plan; July 2006
- Watershed Councils
Documents linked to Chapter 5: Civics
Chapter 5: Civics documents
Documents linked to Chapter 6: Planning
Chapter 6: Planning documents
- 1978 Comp Plan Alternative 2: Nodes & Noodles
- City of Portland Adopted Plans
- City of Portland Current Comprehensive Plan
- City of Portland Design Districts
- City of Portland Streets—Not to Standard
- Light Rail, Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks
- Measure 37 Percentage of Yes Votes by Precinct (2004)
- Metro 2040 Concept Map
Respond to the Questions from the Comp Plan Context Chapters
Submit responses to questions suggested by the Comp Plan Context website
Respond to the Questions from the Comp Plan Context Chapters
Submit responses to questions suggested by the Comp Plan Context website