Urban Studies: Government Resources
State & Local Resources
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Oregon Sustainable Community Digital LibraryArchives a central online repository of key urban planning documents on the Portland Metropolitan area. Includes planning reports, digital images, and other grey literature.
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Oregon Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationFind statistics and data from Oregon's OSHA entity.
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Oregon Opportunity NetworkStatewide association of affordable housing and community development organizations.
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Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.Local organization that reinvests in neighborhoods and families.
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Portland Development CommissionPortland's urban renewal and economic development agency.
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Portland Housing BureauThe city of Portland's housing office.
National Resources
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Provides information about national environmental science topics as well as local environmental information.
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National Census BureauFind data for population and housing in the U.S. as well as economic and government census information.
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U.S. Bureau of Justice StatisticsStatistical information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)HUD maintains "current information on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, as well as conducting research on priority housing and community development issues."