If You Build It, They Will Come
The Overlook, a 30-unit condominium complex at 3990 N. Interstate Ave., is the first along the MAX yellow line to develop with the so-called smart growth ideas in mind.
The concept aims to reduce urban sprawl and preserve the environment by putting people in dense developments that are close to retail services, parks and public transportation. The city of Portland is rezoning Interstate Avenue to emphasize similar buildings.
The tone of the article is a bit odd... is "smart growth" really such a new idea in Portland? I realize they caveat it as "first along the yellow line," but still... weird. But maybe I don't understand Portland as well as I think I do.
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