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pearl-district-case-study_cn-43322d94d00b8010.pdf
The document details the transformation of Portland's Pearl District from an industrial area into a high-density, mixed-use neighborhood. It highlights the 'Brewery Blocks' as a model for sustainable development, featuring LEED-certified buildings and a district-wide chilled water plant. The analysis emphasizes the role of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) in funding infrastructure and the Portland Streetcar. It also tracks demographic shifts, noting a significant increase in population and college attainment rates between 1990 and 2015, while discussing the resulting challenges of gentrification and housing affordability.
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Document type: Case study