The flexibility of the model allows the schedule to be amended depending on the individual circumstances of the project.

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Metropolitan Portland has gained an international reputation as a model of smart growth, so Bragdon's schedule now regularly includes meeting with visiting urbanists from throughout the world who want to learn from the region's example.

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Their "MyCarSite" feature lets you enter your car's year and model number and then automatically provides you with a service schedule as well as notification of any recalls or service bulletins.

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For adult and working professional students, this model provides even greater flexibility as students can access course material as their schedule permits.

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