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...
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...
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...
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...
We are pleased to inform you that the 8th Americas RCE Meeting will be organized in Burlington, Vermont, USA from 23 – 25 September 2019. This Meeting will be hosted by RCE Greater Burlington with the support of United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability...
The era of taking water for granted is over. Climate change and aging infrastructure has prioritized water in the planning and design of our buildings, landscapes, and communities. Understanding a project’s water footprint focuses resources on increasing resiliency through expanded habitat and...
One of my top priorities as an architect, urban planner, author, and activist focuses on updating curricula in our academic programming to meet the need for professionals who are highly educated in climate change mitigation and intersectional sustainability. This is one of the driving motivations...