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Think & Drink

 

Think & Drink is a happy-hour series that sparks provocative conversations about big ideas. The series, which invites the public to think and talk together, reflects Oregon Humanities' emphasis on infusing important public conversations with critical thinking and fresh ideas. All Think & Drink events are free and open to the public.

Think & Drink growth development Portland
Growth and Development in Livable Portland
Featuring developer Mark Edlen, PNCA president Tom Manley, and PSU professor Ethan Seltzer

In the last decade, Portland has grown by leaps and bounds yet is still cited as a model livable city. Can Portland sustain its livability with continued growth? What role should growth play in shaping our thinking about city development and legacy? What are the critical development challenges facing Portland?

Join Oregon Humanities for a provocative conversation about the urban landscape and how we develop and occupy public and private spaces at the summer 2011 Think & Drink, Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Featured guests include the following:

Mark Edlen, the cofounding member of Gerding Edlen Development, is internationally recognized for his expertise and success in creating sustainable, mixed-use commercial, residential, educational, and retail developments.

Tom Manley has been president of Pacific Northwest College of Art since 2003. During his tenure, the college has experienced a record period of growth and expansion, and has developed a strong civic presence in the community.

The conversation will be moderated by Ethan Seltzer, a professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University who is known for his contributions to local and regional planning in the Portland area. He has served in the past as president of the City of Portland Planning Commission.

This event is free and open to the public (21 and older).

07 July 2011 | Permalink | Comments? (1 so far)

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I would be interested in coming to these events….I occasionally complain about Trimet, but overall, they rock!  I’ve lived in places with no public transportation and it’s really lonely.  Thanks

Lynne Barrett | Portland | 22 Jul at 03:09 PM

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