About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of tall buildings on sustainability and urban sprawl with Kevin Kraft from the City of Portland.
Host Belinda Ray sits down with Kevin Kraft, Director of Planning and Urban Development for the City of Portland, to explore the relationship between tall buildings and sustainability. As Portland considers a proposed 30-story tower in the Old Port, the conversation dives into public reaction, concerns about the changing skyline, and whether building taller buildings can reduce sprawl, car dependence, and development pressure on rural areas. Kraft discusses how density shapes walkability, transit, and downtown vitality. Produced by Greater Portland Council of Governments Edited by C.Carter First broadcast on WMPG.
People in this episode
Host: Belinda Ray
Guest: Kevin Kraft
Topics covered
- urban development
- sustainability
- building height
- public reaction
- density
- walkability
Keywords
- tall buildings
- sustainability
- urban sprawl
- density
- Portland
- public concerns
- walkability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Portland, Greater Portland Council of Governments, WMPG
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