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What do you think is important for the Portland Green Cities Action Plan? By the end of this year, Prosper will be completing a Green Cities Action Plan for companies in clean tech, climate tech, and solutions for sustainability in the built environment. This Action Plan accompanies Advance Portland, the citywide economic development strategy adopted in April 2023.? We would like to have an industry-informed plan of action to help guide city economic development priorities and to help provide information for new city leadership. To help inform this Action Plan, we are asking business leaders who fall within the Green Cities Cluster to fill out THIS SURVEY by 11:59 pm November 13, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dr47VzK9 Tell us all of your hopes, challenges and opportunities you see to advance this cluster in Portland.

What do you think is important for the Portland Green Cities Action Plan? By the end of this year, Prosper will be completing a Green Cities Action Plan for companies in clean tech, climate tech, and solutions for sustainability in the built environment. This Action Plan accompanies Advance Portland, the citywide economic development strategy adopted in April 2023.? We would like to have an industry-informed plan of action to help guide city economic development priorities and to help provide information for new city leadership. To help inform this Action Plan, we are asking business leaders who fall within the Green Cities Cluster to fill out THIS SURVEY by 11:59 pm November 13, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dr47VzK9 Tell us all of your hopes, challenges and opportunities you see to advance this cluster in Portland.

Portland City Council voted today to approve the establishment of six new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts that will spur economic growth, create jobs, and invest in a range of affordable housing options in both the central city and East Portland over the next 30 years. The newly approved Central City districts will ensure a vibrant, active downtown and economic hub for our state?and include two TIF districts on the east bank of the Willamette River and one in Portland’s downtown and Old Town.?The three East Portland districts (82nd Avenue Area, East 205, and Sumner-Parkrose-Argay-Columbia Corridor) will address the urgent need to stabilize existing businesses and residents and to ensure inclusive economic growth for current and future generations. The implementation of the new TIF districts will start in 2025 with the formation of advisory groups and the development of action plans for each district. Limited initial resources will start to become available in FY2025/26. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqYsFz3Z

?? Taking big strides toward a cleaner, more resilient future! The Port of Portland just received a $2.77 million boost from the U.S. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Clean Ports Program, bringing us closer to a vision where Oregon-made products reach the world sustainably, all while supporting local jobs and our unique communities. This funding isn’t just about today; it’s about building a stronger, more resilient Port that Oregonians can rely on for years to come. With the support of Senators Wyden and Merkley, we’re creating sustainable operations that reflect the values and quality of life that make Oregon home. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gz45WzFY

We partnered with Prosper Portland to host a panel discussion "Opportunities for Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Office Buildings in PDX" as a part of Sustainable Building Week - Portland, OR. Some key takeaways: ?? Midsize historic buildings may offer the best opportunities for converting to housing due to a mix of cost of acquisition, ideal unit depth/size/mix of units, and stack of financing incentives. ? Low-rise buildings are easier to upgrade to net-zero-ready due to larger roof to unit proportions that allow for more solar rooftop arrays. ???? Think about other uses: the Made in Old Town project is working on bringing advanced/clean manufacturing back to our historic Old Town district. ? Seismic upgrades may complicate a project's finance, but we need to invest in public health and safety measures in the face of "the big one" and catastrophic climate events. ?? We must invest in the value of existing buildings and reduce embodied carbon emissions by promoting adaptive reuse in zoning code. Learn more about federal programs and incentives: https://lnkd.in/gmzS-hcz Thank you to our panelists: Julie Garver, LEED AP Shelly Carlton, MBA Hillary Adam Brian Moore ( ? connect with Brian at Prosper Portland for office-to-housing conversion incentives) Jonah Gamblin Matthew Claudel and co-organizers Katherine Krajnak, Katie Felver LEED AP, Galen Whalen, and moderator Lauren Zimmermann Onstad.