PSU Forum May 22: Designating Urban & Rural Reserves in the Portland Metro Region

NOTICE OF FORUM ON THE ROLE FOR PLANNING
IN THE FUTURE OF OREGON

MAY 22, 2009—DESIGNATING URBAN & RURAL RESERVES IN THE
PORTLAND METROPOLITAN REGION
ROOM 204, LEARNING CENTER WING OF THE URBAN CENTER BUILDING
10 TO 11:30 AM

Guest Speaker: John Williams, Land Use Planning Manager for Metro.  John will discuss this complex project and the challenges and opportunities involved in long-range regional planning.

Today the Metro region is at a defining moment in which important long term decisions will determine the shape and size of cities, towns and rural landscapes for years to come. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and Metro are leading an innovative regional process to identify land for future urban development and protect farms, forests and natural areas for the next half century. Urban reserves will be designated by Metro on lands currently outside the urban growth boundary that are suitable for accommodating urban development over the next 40 to 50 years. Rural reserves will be designated by each county on lands outside the current urban growth boundary that are high value working farms and forests or have important natural features like rivers, wetlands, buttes and floodplains. These areas will be protected from urbanization for the next 40 to 50 years.

To learn more, this website link is available: www.oregonmetro.gov/reserves

The forum  is moderated by Arnold Cogan, FAICP, Planner-in-Residence in the Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning.

This forum will be webcast live and archived for future viewing.  As in past forums, the event will stimulate spirited conversation, focus our expectations on the role of planning in the future and provide students, faculty and others with new insights.

For more information, please contact Arnold Cogan at:  503-225-0192 or at arnold.cogan@coganowens.com.

Building University-Community Partnerships for a Sustainable Regional Economy Symposium

The president of Portland State University (PSU) upon his inauguration is hosting with the Mayor of Portland a symposium on the relationships between the University and the City. The symposium will take place April 30 and May 1 at PSU. Cost: Day 1 – $50, Day 2 – $25. View April 30 and May 1 agendas.

Bob Wise is chairing the panel discussion, “Innovation: Technology, Urban Policy, and Business Models,” to explore innovative concepts of sustainability and how the University and the City can work together. Panel members include: Susan Anderson, Director, Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability; Tim Smith, Principal, SERA Architects; Jim Winkler, President, Winkler Development; and Kent Snyder, Board of Councilors, China-US Center for Sustainable Development.

For more information: inauguration@pdx.edu or 503-725-4411; http://www.extended.pdx.edu/sustainability/

PSU Forum May 1: Achieving Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Vision

NOTICE OF FORUM ON THE ROLE FOR PLANNING
IN THE FUTURE OF OREGON

MAY 1, 2009—ACHIEVING ABU DHABI’S
SUSTAINABLE VISION

ROOM 204, LEARNING CENTER WING OF THE URBAN CENTER BUILDING
10 TO 11:30 AM

Guest Speakers: David Siegel, FAICP, is a senior planner and project manager for Otak with over 30 years of experience in  public and private sector planning.  Dave recently completed his term as President of the American Planning Association.   Joe Dills, AICP, has more than 29 years of professional experience and is Otak’s principal for public services planning.  He specializes in land use planning, public involvement, transportation and growth management.

They will speak with us about their current work on an eight-month planning process for the Abu Dhabi Metro Area of the United Arab Emirates.  The Otak team is designing a spatial development management program to ensure that current and future growth complies with its sustainable vision for 2030.

The forum  is moderated by Arnold Cogan, FAICP, Planner-in-Residence in the Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning.

This forum will be webcast live and archived for future viewing.  As in past forums, the event will stimulate spirited conversation, focus our expectations on the role of planning in the future and provide students, faculty and others with new insights.

For more information, please contact Arnold Cogan at:  503-225-0192 or at arnold.cogan@coganowens.com.

PSU Forum April 3: How What People Think Affects Planners

NOTICE OF FORUM ON THE ROLE FOR PLANNING
IN THE FUTURE OF OREGON

APRIL 3, 2009 – HOW WHAT PEOPLE THINK AFFECTS PLANNERS?

ROOM 204, LEARNING CENTER WING OF THE URBAN CENTER BUILDING
10 TO 11:30 AM

Guest Speaker:  Adam Davis, a founding partner of Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, Inc.  The firm has conducted surveys and focus groups throughout the Northwest.  Their specialty areas include public values and beliefs, and community planning and development.  Mr. Davis will discuss attitudes of Oregonians on issues that affect planners and public policy.

The forum is arranged by Arnold Cogan, FAICP, Planner-in-Residence in the Nohad A. Toulan School or Urban Studies and Planning.

This forum will be webcast live and archived for future viewing.  As in past forums, the event will stimulate spirited conversation, focus our expectations on the role of planning in the future and provide students, faculty and others with new insights.

For more information, please contact Arnold Cogan at:  503-225-0192 or at arnold.cogan@coganowens.com.