ORS 197.012 Compact urban development

In areas of the state that are growing rapidly, state agencies, as defined in ORS 171.133, cities and counties should, within constraints of applicable federal law and regulations, state law and rules and local ordinances:

Consider directing major public infrastructure investments, including major transportation investments, to reinforce compact urban development; and

Consider giving priority to investments that promote infill or redevelopment of existing urban areas to encourage the density necessary to support alternative modes of transportation.