Portland Plan Inspiring Communities Series

In fall 2010, Portlanders attended the Inspiring Communities Series and learned best practices from national and international experts on how other cities are taking action on economic development, community health, education and equity, as well as how to create complete communities and make the most of our natural systems.

Each of the five events featured not only a keynote speaker(s) but also a panel of local experts, who engaged in post-presentation discussions with the speakers and answered questions from the audience. The events were well attended, with standing room only at most of them.

You can view one or all of the events in their entirety by watching the videos below.

Healthy and Complete Communities with Dr. Robert Ogilvie

Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 7-9 PM

Kaiser Town Hall Ballroom, 3704 N Interstate Avenue

Education with Judith Bell

Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 7-9 PM

PSU – Lincoln Hall (Room 75), 1620 SW Park Avenue

Re-imagining (E)quality with Dr. Julian Agyeman

Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 7-9 PM

Hollywood Theatre, Main Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard

Designing for Environment and Community with Cynthia Girling and Ronald Kellett

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 7-9 PM

Ecotrust Building, Billy Frank Jr. Conference Rm., 721 NW 9th Avenue

Economic Development with Rob Weissbourd

Monday, January 17, 2011, 7-9 PM

Mercy Corps Action Center, Aceh Community Room, 45 SW Ankeny Street

For more information on the Portland Plan or the Inspiring Communities Series, contact Marty Stockton at 503-823-2041 or pdxplan@portlandoregon.gov.