Sustainability by Design: Retrofitting our Cities, Communities and Neighborhoods
Date: May 4, 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Description: This conference will explore methods for transforming communities via new design models, including the City of Vancouver Ecodensity model and the new Portland Eco-district concept.
Registration Information:
http://sustain.uoregon.edu/workshops/course_desc.php?CourseKey=633659
APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference
Event Date: June 27-29, 2011 Event Location: Portland, Oregon Event Description: This conference explores the latest and most innovative tools, practices, and case studies in public works, and provides access to the resources and experts need to take sustainability to the next level in your community. More Information: http://actrees.org/site/resources/events/apwa_sustainability_in_public_works_conferenc.php
Webinar: Preparing States for a Changing Climate: Low-Cost Strategies for State Climate Change Adaptation Planning
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
American Rivers presents a March 1st webcast on climate change adaptation planning. The webcast will examine how Maryland and Oregon plan to reduce vulnerability to climate change in a budget constrained environment. The states will discuss how they developed their adaptation plans and how they are prioritizing strategies for implementation. This event will build on recent EPA webcasts that have focused on the process of identifying climate change vulnerabilities and beginning planning efforts.
http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/blog/preparing-states-for-changing-climate-2-4-2011.html
Rail~Volution 2010
| Event Dates: | October 18-21, 2010 |
| Event Location: | Portland, Oregon |
| Contact: | http://www.railvolution.com |
| Audience: |
Rail~Volution is for transit agencies, architects, elected officials, developers, advocates, urban planners, transportation experts and many others. You should attend the conference if you: *Want to see your community adopt an innovative approach to transit and other alternative forms of transportation. *Work in the private sector and want to have meaningful interactions with potential new clients. *Work in the public sector and want to learn best practices along with colleagues from around the U.S. and beyond. *Want to have a stronger voice in how your community plans for future growth. |
| Speakers: | Over 200 industry leaders and experts! |
Strategic Sustainability for Leaders
| Event Dates: | 8:30 a.m. March 4-5, 2010 |
| Event Location: | U of Oregon Portland - White Stag Block NW 1st Av and Couch Street Portland, OR |
| Description: | Master sustainability leadership skills, network with others and expand your options for creating a sustainable future. Our foundation course gives participants a robust understanding of The Natural Step Framework. You will gain skills and knowledge to make the case for change, apply a systems based approach to internal planning, and guide decision making to achieve sustainable results inside of the organization and out. Fee: $600 members, $700 non-members |
| Contact: | http://www.naturalstepusa.org/sustainability-courses#leader1 |
| Other Info: | More information is available by calling 503-241-1140. |
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