Planning

Adopted 1973. Updated 1974, 2009.

The League of Women Voters of Portland supports comprehensive long-range city planning based on:

• Citizen involvement at all stages of the planning process;
• Communication and coordination among citizens, citizen advisory groups, and city and regional planning agencies;
• Consideration of environmental, social and economic impacts of proposed plans and actions;
• Determination of long-range goals and priorities.

Goals should include:

• Area-wide orderly growth and development;
• A visually attractive urban community with a sustainable and healthful environment and a healthy economy;
• Quality infrastructure and public facilities designed to meet the needs of residents and businesses;
• Fair distribution of tax burdens and government investment.