In his presentation to local scholars, business leaders and public sector practitioners at PSU's College of Urban and Public Affairs, Dutch transportation planner and German Marshall Fund Fellow Thomas Straatemeier asked his audience whether in his reflections on Portland's accomplishments in the realm of transportation and land use planning, they wanted him to consider Portland as an American city or a European one? Because if it's reflection in comparison alongside other U.S. cities, then Portland is a standout to be sure, but in comparison to some examples from Europe, then it still has a long way to go. There was, however, a lot that European cities could learn from Portland, in his estimation, as well.
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Nohad Toulan, founder and emeritus dean of PSUs College of Urban and Public Affairs
discusses the similarities and differences between Portland and Amsterdam with Danish
planning expert Thomas Straatemeier at a recent First Stop Portland debrief session.
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