Are We Ready for 2060
10/06/2008

In the article found on Oregonlive.com, Metro economists expect about 3.8 million people living here by 2060, which is double it’s current population.  A major contributor to the increase in new residents is speculated to be from global warming.  

As the world temperature keeps increasing, different parts of America will experience different problems.  Between rising sea levels in the Northeast, increased hurricanes in the Gulf Cost, and more droughts’ and fires expected in California and the Southwest, Oregon becomes more and more enticing.

Could it be that any sort of outdoor playground is 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away?  The friendly nature of people and the abundance of green spaces is nice as well.  Oh, and it’s big city attributes with small city feel is quite nice.  But, I won’t tell anyone.

The problem with this great influx of people is whether or not our infrastructure will be ready for it and at what cost?  “$41 billion will be required to improve infrastructure in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties alone.”  

In 2060, that could be chump change from inflation.  I was told recently that gas cost something like 2 bits a gallon 40 years ago.

Some problem areas that we could face would have to do with the water conservation, energy, sewer and storm water capacity, school upgrades across the board (long overdue), and of course, transportation.

“Scientists and planners warn the [Oregon] is ‘exceptionally vulnerable’ to climate change because its natural systems and economy are dependent on water.”

In the Portland I see in 2060, which means I’ll probably need glasses, I envision hover boards like in Back To The Future II, I see Portland powered by renewable energy, and I see a lot more green color jobs.  The conscious effort to keep Portland green and beautiful is important to Portlanders and I welcome my future brethren.   Portland is ahead of the curve compared to the rest of the country and is rated #1 as the Greenest City in America in 2008, so I think Portland will be ready for 2060…

By Jonathan Davis
 

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