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Originally Posted by MR. Cosmopolitan
Downs points out that Portland is an exception to the national rule. "Portland is only one out of 350 metropolitan centers in the country that has strong transportation and housing policies directed at increasing population density. It's not exactly a groundswell movement," he says.
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Ever heard of New York City? Even without a forced growth boundary (instead a natural one), there are still 5m+ subway riders each day, but Portland gets all the credit. Not like Portland even came up with the idea of a UGB. I don't hate Portland and do applaud their use of public transport, but the city just gets way too much credit.