The Nature of Cities Festival pushes boundaries to radically imagine our cities for the future. A virtual festival that spans 5 days with programming across five regional time zones, and provided in multiple languages. The festival focuses on facilitating transdisciplinary dialogue, small group...
Check out this great opportunity to have your voice heard on sustainability issues in Multnomah County. Do you want to address climate change through a racial justice lens? Do you want systemic change in Multnomah County? Apply for the Advisory Committee on Sustainability & Innovation by 11/15...
You’re invited to this week’s LF20 Online Summit and Session Series: Topic: Resilience in Crisis Why this topic is important right now: As we pause business as usual during this pandemic, we have an opportunity to reimagine how we design buildings and communities for resilience. Join...
ODOT is following the direction of the Governor’s Office to help slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are recruiting for agency critical positions at this time using virtual tools and processes such as video and phone interviewing to support social or physical distancing. We are also...
An environmental funding initiative by & for communities of color, PCEF is grounded in justice and equity to address climate change and build citywide resilience and opportunity. Creates green jobs, funds renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in homes and supports local...
We are proud to announce the launch of the LIVEABLE CITIES CONFERENCE: WEBINAR SERIES 2020, a three-part online event designed to inform, engage and inspire you to create a healthier city and stronger community. This series delivers you the same quality experience of the 2020 Liveable...
Join GPSEN and Participatory Budgeting Oregon for a night of civics trivia! Think you know your local government? Put it to the test at the Oregon Public House, Thursday November 21, from 6:30-9:30. There will be prizes for the winners and fun for everyone, as well as an opportunity to learn more...
The Sustainable Urban Development Tour allows groups of urban professionals to receive an in-depth look at urban planning and city management as they improve the lives of their citizens and plan for the future. Building on the American Council on Germany’s history of best practice exchanges among...
Dear partners and friends, As many of you know, The Intertwine Alliance Board of Directors has endorsed the Metro Parks and Nature measure. Supported by the Nature for All campaign, this region-wide Metro bond seeks to renew funding that ensures birds, fish, friends and neighbors alike have access...
Funding urban and community development is complex. With equitable and sustainable neighborhood investments becoming a priority, impact investors are reshaping the project financing landscape. This webinar explores emerging financing options available to project leaders dedicated to comprehensive...
My People’s Market is back! Mark your calendars for June 1st. #MarketOfTheFuture is here. A DIVERSE MARKETPLACE OF MULTICULTURAL VENDORS My People’s Market is a marketplace re-imagined as a gathering of Portland’s diverse and vibrant entrepreneurs, makers, artists, culinary wizards and beverage...
Have you heard the hype about “smart cities” and secretly wondered what makes them smart? Thought about whether the proliferation of technology to make a city smart is also sustainable? Realized that a city focused on smart technology might become one not focused on its people? Are you worried...