Creating Space for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
The annual Oregon Committee on The Environment (COTE) Green Champion Summit brings to you the sustainability leaders from around the country and the region. This year the summit will focus on creating space for inclusive and sustainable communities by highlighting some of the plans and funding in place within the City of Portland to ensure sustainable communities are available for all, including the Portland Clean Energy Fund and Build/Shift with presenters from the City of Portland and a local Architect or Planner to speak about a Portland project that is rebuilding the space for both diversity and sustainability within its design.
CEU credits will be available, and the event is free. The event is October 12, 2020 from 5:00 and 6:30 pm and the format is a facilitated panel discussion on Zoom.
Other AIAO Sustainable Building Week Events
The AIA Oregon Digital Design Series presentation that week , “Sustainability and Cultural Placemaking - the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center at the University of Oregon” will occur on Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00. Go here to register.
The October 16 AIA Oregon Virtual Happy Hour topic is the climate action related legislation anticipated for the 2021 legislative session. Go here to register.
All of these events are the AIA Oregon sponsored events of Sustainable Building Week 2020. Go here to learn more about SBW 2020.
Moderator: Joseph Gallivan - Moderator, Journalist
Joseph Gallivan has been a reporter since 1990. He has covered music for the London Independent, Technology for the New York Post, and arts and culture for the Portland Tribune, where he is currently the Business Reporter. He is the host of Art Focus on KBOO radio and the author of two novels, "Oi, Ref!" and "England All Over" which are available on Amazon.com
Panelist: Vinh Mason – City of Portland, Build/Shift
Vinh Mason develops strategies to reduce carbon emissions while advancing racial equity. In addition to co-chairing the Zero Energy Ready Oregon Coalition’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team, Vinh collaborates with local climate justice leaders to develop and prioritize anti-displacement policies that will decarbonize Portland’s building sector by 2050. Prior to joining the City, Vinh was an environmental science professor at two Portland colleges where he taught courses on climate change and sustainable solutions. He holds a BS in chemical and environmental engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara and an MS in Environmental Management from Portland State University. Vinh is an NBI Senior Fellow and LEED Green Associate. When away from work, he loves to explore hidden corners of the Pacific Northwest by foot, paddle and bicycle.
Panelist - Sam Baraso, Program Manager, Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) – Title: Investing in Community with the Portland Clean Energy Fund
Sam Baraso leads the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) start-up team in charge of designing, developing, and implementing Measure 26-201, approved by 65% of voters in November 2018. Once implemented, PCEF will bring $44 - $61 million in new revenue for green jobs and healthy homes for all Portlanders. Sam brings a wealth of government experience and community leadership to the effort where he works closely with City staff, City Hall, and frontline communities. Prior to his role at the City, Sam served as a senior policy advisor in Multnomah County’s Office of Sustainability. Sam additionally currently serves on the State’s Environmental Quality Commission, the board of Willamette Partnership, and previously served on the Board for the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF).
Panelist: Nolan Lienhart – ZGF Architects, Broadway Corridor Project
Nolan is a Principal and Director of Planning & Urban Design for ZGF Architects. He has a depth of experience in transit-oriented development, master planning, and urban design, which includes design and planning for mixed-use neighborhoods, multi-modal corridors, and campus planning. He has recently led teams for Denver’s Civic Center Transit District Plan and Portland’s Broadway Corridor Framework Plan, among other catalytic projects throughout the country.
Thank you to our Green Champion Summit Sponsors:
