Portland is currently an afterthought in Cascadia conversations. If the Rose City continues to wait for an invite to the table, then Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. will simply move ahead without us.
I've really enjoyed and appreciated the perspectives put forward by The Oregon Way so far, but I'm struggling with the message here. It lacks any specificity for the argument being made, and relies on a decades old example and a clumsy attempt at caricaturing Portland's support for biking to make its point. Meanwhile, Oregon was an equal funder in the recent report studying the viability of high-speed rail. Oregon boasts major research universities which collaborate extensively with partners in Seattle and Vancouver. And all three cities are investing in bike lanes and other ways to improve mobility while curbing carbon emissions. It's easy to wonder if the author has lived in Portland or Oregon enough to bring any meaningful insights to this conversation.
Thanks for the feedback! It's really helpful to hear your perspective. I grew up in Portland and spent 24 years in the metro area. I try to keep my pieces short so cannot explore every detail but I think the recent collaboration between Vancouver and Seattle during the pandemic is illustrative of them tying a close bond without Portland.
I have also met quite a few folks who feel as though Portland hasn't quite identified a vision like the other two cities.
I've really enjoyed and appreciated the perspectives put forward by The Oregon Way so far, but I'm struggling with the message here. It lacks any specificity for the argument being made, and relies on a decades old example and a clumsy attempt at caricaturing Portland's support for biking to make its point. Meanwhile, Oregon was an equal funder in the recent report studying the viability of high-speed rail. Oregon boasts major research universities which collaborate extensively with partners in Seattle and Vancouver. And all three cities are investing in bike lanes and other ways to improve mobility while curbing carbon emissions. It's easy to wonder if the author has lived in Portland or Oregon enough to bring any meaningful insights to this conversation.
Thanks for the feedback! It's really helpful to hear your perspective. I grew up in Portland and spent 24 years in the metro area. I try to keep my pieces short so cannot explore every detail but I think the recent collaboration between Vancouver and Seattle during the pandemic is illustrative of them tying a close bond without Portland.
I have also met quite a few folks who feel as though Portland hasn't quite identified a vision like the other two cities.