We need to put planning in charge of planning. Seven different city bureaus work independently on seven different planning tasks. Planning in our bureau silos must stop. . . It needs to reflect the values of our people. Our top planning goal should be our quality of life.
Planning is the stuff great cites are made of.
A great city keeps an unflinching eye on its future. And a truly great city sets out to control its own destiny, not be controlled by it. Fundamental to this effort will be the completion of a new citywide strategic vision for Portland. Much has happened in the meantime. It needs to reflect the values of our people.