Portland, Oregon, is a U.S. city that has taken major steps toward a more livable and sustainable urban experience, including

A) curtailing automobile use and creating an urban development boundary surrounding the city.
B) banning automobiles within the city limits and providing bicycles to residents.
C) razing its slums and replacing them with upscale apartments and shopping centers.
D) relaxing air quality standards to encourage inner city industry.


A

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