By Eric Mortenson, the Oregonian
December 6, 2009
Portland may get the accolades, but commentator Joel Kotkin argues that our neighbor to the north, Seattle, is a better example of a "smart" city.
Writing at the blog Newgeography, Kotkin says the "green-only litmus test" results in cities trying to emulate Portland or Honolulu, places with "less than dynamic economies." He says economic fundamentals should be considered along with infrastructure and livability.
*Posted by Shelby. "I think this is another example of the need for better metrics. And as long as we're incorporating economic fundamentals into our 'smart' measuring sticks, let's use economics that drive toward the triple bottom line. Triple bottom line accounting helps us understand economic sustainability in a new way: if we want positive economic growth and development through time, we need to be making economic development decisions that are good for our community, our economy, and our ecology."
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