Urban and Rural Reserves: Balancing Growth and Preservation

The video discusses the concept of urban and rural reserves, focusing on their zoning and planning implications. Urban reserves are designated for potential future urban growth, while rural reserves are protected from urbanization for 40 to 50 years. The video highlights the challenges faced by farmers due to speculative land values in urban reserves and emphasizes the importance of rural reserves for long-term agricultural planning. It also touches on the growing demand for local food production and its significance in the Portland Metro area.

What factors should be considered when determining the need for urban growth?

How does the designation of rural reserves provide long-term certainty for farmers?

In what ways is local food production becoming more significant in the Portland Metro area?