People don't like what the planners are pushing

This is fromJim Karlock, a long-time follower and researcher of land use planning topics.  His website, Portland Facts (link below), is full of good information on the folly of Smart Growth planning schemes, or, since the names change frequently, whatever they call compact urban, dense and car-hating development these days.

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People don't like what the planners are pushing - What a surprise! Nassett did a survey in North Portland ten years ago and found similar results on a lightly different topic. http://www.portlandfacts.com/smart/stjohnslombard.htm 

I did a similar survey on building size in NE Fremont street and got the same rejection of planner's schemes. http://www.BEAUMONTPLAN.com/Survey04b-Report-02.PDF 

And in 2002 the region votes against high density: http://www.portlandfacts.com/smart/metrodensityvote.htm 

More planning facts at http://www.portlandfacts.com 

Thanks JK