Comments on: If Seattle Had A Brain…It Would Be Portland

By: bazawitryn

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By: Brayden Sanchez

Brayden Sanchez — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:16:26 +0000

The effects of Global Warming is getting much stronger these days. We should concentrate more on alternative energy to reduce carbon emissions.

By: Filomena Stick

Filomena Stick — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:21:46 +0000

There is obviously sooo much more to look up about this. I think you made some pretty neat points in Features also.

By: File Under Portland Envy | hugeasscity

File Under Portland Envy | hugeasscity — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:24:39 +0000

[...] envy among urbanists has become a cliche, and there may well be more hype than substance. But still, there is something palpably exceptional [...]

By: Nate Cole-Daum

Nate Cole-Daum — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:35:59 +0000

Without reviving the anti-PDX discussion, can I ask: has anybody been down to Portland recently? I’m going this weekend and I’d love to study the “HAC guide to Multnomahpolis,” to make sure I don’t miss the coolest new places…

By: joshuadf

joshuadf — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:57:42 +0000

Just published today is an article with a great summary of the current state of Portland’s growth planning:

http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=121987190940181100

By: joshuadf

joshuadf — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:08:42 +0000

Nice post for generating comments!

Having lived in other parts of the country I think you’re missing the big picture. Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver are in the same league because they broadly have weather and a little eco-culture in common. That’s all random people in Dallas or Philadelphia know or care. My extended family can’t even keep straight which city is in which state.

By: dwhiting

dwhiting — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:10:09 +0000

Tony – Your reference to Seattle/Tacoma combined makes the 3rd largest shipping port in the U.S. is misleading. The maritime shipping lines, railroads, truckers and trade associations does not combine these as a regional port, they are competitors. Just like Los Angeles and Long Beach ports that reside side by side on San Pedro Bay but are two separate entities.

Port of Seattle ranks as 5th or 6th in terms of volume of containers handled annually, trading places with Tacoma, and following NY/NJ, LA, Long Beach, and Oakland.

Oh, and your whole “economic might” diatribe is pointless. The issue was if Seattle had a brain it would make better decisions regarding land use, which you yourself acknowledge Portland excels at improving their livability. And for the hope that Seattle will follow and learn from our neighbors to the north and south… yeah, don’t hold your breath

By: Sir Learnsalot

Sir Learnsalot — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:58:39 +0000

Tom,

I lived in Portland for a year and a half and I agree with your sentiment. I found it so damn hard to find a job that paid well, and I found it even harder to find people who wanted to work hard. I love to go back and visit often and I do miss the cyclist, walker and transit friendliness of the city. But deep down I like to work hard and have purpose in my life. Seattle for me thanks.

By: rb

rb — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:55:34 +0000

Tony, very well put.