We work to create big and game-changing ideas.  Our multi-sector structure systematically brings together business, higher education, nonprofit and municipal leaders to drive a set of next generation urban sustainability initiatives for the Portland metro region.

We’re testing the neighborhood as the most nimble unit to implement urban sustainability.  We’re helping to create one of the world’s highest performing buildings – making sure it comes alive with partnerships and programs that keep our region on the leading edge of innovation.  We’re also looking at our metro region’s economy – tying its growth to climate protection strategies to reach our environmental targets and improve our quality of life.

We do more than think and analyze.  It’s in our DNA to test and implement.  And we are not satisfied with a single working experiment.  Our projects must be replicable and scalable in order for us to consider them a success.

So how do we get there?  We make sure to incorporate these three elements into everything we do.

Our Focus Areas:

Our projects cluster around three major themes.  Click below to learn more about each.

• Built Environment
• Climate + Energy
• Communications + Advocacy