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To: Brumar89 who wrote (522844)	10/22/2009 5:52:29 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1588728

Brumar, from the article: > In particular, Portland is held up as a paradigm, with its urban growth boundary, extensive transit system, excellent cycling culture, and a pro-density policy. Portland does NOT have an "extensive transit system." They now have four light rail lines, but it's still very hub-and-spoke. You can't reach all parts of downtown without walking a lot (or driving). The urban growth boundary is both a blessing and a curse. New houses within the growth boundary have to be built very small and very dense, not unlike California. This leads to higher prices per square foot, which satisfies the existing residents just fine, but makes it tougher for first time home buyers. Of course, Portland gets a pass because they're often compared to California, which is much worse. Cycling culture? Give me a break; it rains nine months out of the year. Mountain biking is a LOT of fun there, but there's no way bicycles are going to replace cars and trains as long as there's rain. Tenchusatsu

To: Brumar89 who wrote (522844)	10/23/2009 12:42:02 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1588728

This trail has been blazed not by the “progressive” paragons but by places like Atlanta, Dallas and Houston Uh......the cities of Atlanta and Houston are mostly minority; there suburbs mostly white. Dallas is half white. The whites live in the northern part of the city.....you know Turtle Creek etc. and the blacks in the southern part of the city. I am not impressed. Very few cities in this country are truly integrated. I think the most integrated city is Los Angeles.