Placemaking: Designing Creative, Sustainable, Connected Communities May 9, 2007

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (721 NW 9th , second floor, Portland, OR 97209)

Participants will be informed and inspired in this lively panel presentation on the spectrum of urban design that fosters community engagement. Contributers will discuss effective and imaginative ideas spanning a range from larger scale neighborhood planning, Public Markets, green roofs and energy conservation, to reclaimed Commons crafted through grassroots action.

Green materials and technologies, plus design that brings people together physically and spiritually, would be showcased in an interactive consideration of Portland's sustainable future by some of our most influential Place-Makers:

Ron Paul, Champion of the Portland Public Market;
Lydia Doleman, natural builder,
Mike O'Brien, Green Building Specialist, Office of Sustainable Development;
Stuart Cowan, ecological designer, and
Mark Lakeman, visionary designer/architect and co-founder of The City Repair Project.
Wisteria Loeffler, former Executive Director of the Lents Farmer's Market, will moderate.

Small plates and beverages will add to a fun and informative experience at $20 per head. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Childcare provided without charge. RSVP to Hindi at 503.235.8946 or [email protected].