Portland State Magazine Winter 2007

Sourcebook for metropolitan issues From 2000 to 2005, the Portland-Vancouver combined ethnic minority popula– cion increased by more chan 26 percenc. However, che area remains less diverse than other cities in che U.S. or on the West Cose. That's one of many faces abouc the region to be found in che 2007 Metropolitan Briefing Book published by che PSU Inscicuce of Porcland Mecropolitan Scudies. The Briefing Book provides leaders and cicizens in six coumies-Clackamas, Clark, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill- with informacion about issues and crends. Overwhelmingly, issues of education, health care, and the economy are of concern to the public. The book also focuses on achievements around the region , ecological landscapes, cransportacion issues, and quescions for the fucure. To learn more, che 2007 Metropolitan Briefing Book is available ac www.pdx.edu/imslmbb2007.html. WINTER 2007 PORTLAND STATE MAGAZINE 3