Connecting leaders worldwide with Portland's experts to exchange ideas, policies, and best practices for better cities. Housed in @psu_cupa at @Portland_State
Portland, Oregon, USA
Joined September 2009
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Standing ovation for @PrezMitsui from his team at @PortlandCC at today’s #PBJExecs awards @PDXBIZJournal 🙌🏻 – at Portland, OR
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Portland 2.0 recently brought together more than 250 civic leaders & activists, elected & emerging leaders, experts & members of the public to discuss how to move Portland toward a more equitable and inclusive future. Here are some key takeaways:
oregonlive.com/opinion/2019/…
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If you missed the @TRECpdx seminar on the Portland E-scooter Pilot, here is the link: trec.pdx.edu/events/professi…
#micromobility #escooters #Scooters
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“What Happened When Oslo Decided to Make Its Downtown Basically Car-Free?” by @FastCompany (Spoiler alert: it’s great. Related to my previous piece, more on central Oslo’s broader mobility strategies) link.medium.com/D5oGvfy8ZT
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Big reveal... @BIKETOWNpdx BLACK HISTORY MONTH bike! By designer Marcellus Johnson @Nike. Find one around town and visit one of Oregon’s 5,000 black-owned businesses..and not just in Feb @PDX_BizAlliance @PDXBIZJournal @GreaterPDX @prosperportland – at Portland, OR
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Walker Macy is collaborating with the City of John Day to envision a sustainable future for the Innovation Gateway; a former mill site that will feature public gathering spaces, farmers market, open space and commercial development. #landscapearchitecture #urbandesign
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The Portland 2.0 Kick-Off event was a huge success! I want to thank all the panelists and the over 250 attendees who showed up to ask and answer tough questions about how to create a better, more equitable and inclusive city.
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For those interested in continuing the conversation about civic involvement and engagement and local governance, please consider applying to attend the future workshops: portland2.org/workshops/
We will also share more info on the event as well as video shortly!
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🥕 system for growing food in the home
🥗 meal-planning app to prevent food waste
⛑ biodegradable helmet
These are among 7 finalists for @Portland_State's annual @PSUCleantech. 😲Now students will create prototypes & compete for $10K at @tfnw. #GoViks! bit.ly/2WrFD18
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Midterm stress relief is almost here! Free food, Thai massage and, best of all, CORGIS. Wed. Feb. 6, 4-6 pm at Smith Student Union Ballroom. FREE for students with PSU ID. 🐶bit.ly/2DCkLwE
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Let's talk about earthquake preparedness in the nonprofit sector with @NonprofitOregon @MultCoEM @501Commons & @Portland_State #fridayforum pdxcityclub.org/calendar/?ei…
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My full speech at the World Economic Forum in print.
#wef19 #WhateverItTakes amp.theguardian.com/environm…
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"People are tired of sitting in traffic, or waiting for a bus. They want to be home with their families. We need to address this at the regional level and come up with a plan that works for everyone.” - Metro Council President Lynn Peterson
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A week from tonight we will have our #PDX @WeWork Labs launch party. Come see the space, meet the #startup founders and hear @turoczy @PDXBizMalia talk about where this new incubator fits in the ecosystem. weworklabsportlandlaunchpart… – at Kaanapali, HI
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We don't want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend the Portland 2.0 Kickoff event - this is a conversation for our entire community. And thanks to the support of our sponsors, including @OPBnews & @PSUinfoandnews, complimentary tix are available on the registration page
We have an all-star list of participants, including @repblumenauer, @RukaiyahAdams, @madrigalmultco, @tapogna, @sarahforpdx, @marthapel, @kaysejama, @carmelitapdx, @CaitlinBaggott, @AlanWebber @bmwwyatt, @MayorWebber & more!
Register today at portland2.org
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Feeling a little down? You're not alone. See how one PSU student deals with the "yucky, rainy, depressing" Portland winter blues. #portlandstate #greyskies bit.ly/2U3zWEL
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We're excited about welcoming Dr. Smith to the team! Our sincere thanks to Dr. Koffi Dessou for his leadership in 2018 as Interim Director. #pdxequity
Markisha Smith, Ed.D, Named Director of Office of Equity and Human Rights for the city of Portland: theskanner.com/news/newsbrie…
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Not every community gathering has to be a happy hour or evening event. Remember when we all used to get together for lunch? I miss that. And I miss you. That's why I'm rebooting Portland Lunch 2.0. @CENTRLOffice and @stoelrives are already onboard #pdx patreon.com/posts/portland-l…