Resources
Good land use planning is not a spectator sport – it needs you.
“Citizen Involvement” is Goal 1 in Oregon’s statewide land use system. Goal 1 requires that citizens be involved in all phases of the land-use process. Good planning doesn’t just allow citizen involvement, it requires it. Nobody knows our county better than you, the people who live here.
As Tom McCall, illustrious Governor of Oregon and founder of our land use system put it “Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say: This is my community, and it is my responsibility to make it better.”
Here are some resources to help you make Hood River better.
Land Use 101
Oregon’s land use system can be confusing! Learn to navigate it effectively with these guides to the basics.
Learn More About Land Use
We’ve collected some great videos and articles explaining the basics of Smart Growth and the theory behind Oregon’s land use system.
Partner Organizations
We get by with help from our friends. Hood River is lucky to be served by an array of effective non-profit advocates.