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Defeating Sprawl's "Dead End": Two Events This May

Oregon has been successful creating livable cities attracting new investment, businesses, and residents. But Ben Ross, one of the country's foremost grassroots transit advocates, believes this vision and its accomplishments are threatened. In May we'll welcome Ben for events in Eugene and Portland.

Today on the Land Use Trail: Curry County Lily Fields

We’re continuing our tour of our Land Use Trail. Today, April 17: The lily fields of Curry County, where much of the nation's supply of a unique but valuable crop is grown.

Friends of Yamhill County Hosts Candidate Forum April 30

With two key positions on the Yamhill County Commission open and land use a perennially important topic locally, Friends of Yamhill County, an independent affiliate of 1000 Friends of Oregon, plans to host a candidate forum on April 30 in McMinnville.

Today on the Land Use Trail: "Ranch under the Rimrock"

We’re continuing our tour of our Land Use Trail. Today, March 3: Ranch Under the Rimrock, Governor Tom McCall’s childhood home in the desert of Crook County.

The Land Use Trail

It's road trip time. How about a trip celebrating great Oregon communities and iconic landscapes?

That's the Land Use Trail. Come along for a ride to 40 exceptional Oregon places.

More info here.

Photo: Chris Cottrell//Creative Commons.

Oregon's Land Use Compass

Save the date! On Friday, June 20, we'll celebrate Oregon's land use compass--where it's taken us, and where we go next--at our 2014 Tom McCall Gala.

You can purchase tickets and learn more at friends.org/gala2014.