Originally conceived as a way to provide temporary housing and amenities for tourists coming to experience Oregon’s many natural treasures, destination resorts have morphed into a gigantic loophole that allows urban-scale subdivisions outside of urban growth boundaries.  The negative impacts are overwhelming farming, forest, and coastal communities, as well as taxing the rural transportation infrastructure, water supplies, and emergency services.  Goal One Coalition is at the forefront of efforts to rein in these developments and the abuses to our natural resources and community livability.  

How to Learn More

Costs vs. benefits of destination resorts, with special focus on central Oregon. 

ODOT letter urging denial of the Crossing Trails resort proposal in Powell Butte, located in central Oregon.

Proposed rule changes for destination resorts under consideration at the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)

Two recent Court of Appeals decisions that rule against proposed destination resorts:           

            Foland v. Jackson County           

            Gould v. Deschutes County

Destination Resorts in the News                        

            For ODFW, A Different Perspective on Metolius, Development
            July 18, 2008 The Bulletin (PDF)

            From Quiet Rancher to Unlikely Anti-resort Activist
            July 14, 2008 The Bulletin                         

            Putting the Brakes on Destination Resorts
            May 27, 2008 The Oregonian 

            Central Oregon Resorts Face Backlash from Locals
            April 6, 2008 The Oregonian