This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices,

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices, believing, "We need women who are the professionals...passing on that knowledge to other women." She's building a future where women are empowered in skilled trades, one dovetail joint at a time.

Learn more about Jenna's work in the film "Reframed," directed by Luisa Conlon. You can also support the Women’s Natural Building Scholarship Fund by donating here. Explore Luisa Conlon's other projects here.

LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that

LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Losang monlam was ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama. For over 10 years he engaged in the Tibetan monastic tradition, residing both in the west and east. ; He has studied and practiced with many masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 20 years. He now lives in the bay area teaching, painting and writing. His work draws upon the world's spiritual traditions allowing the integration of buddhist principles into the cultural and spiritual experience of the individual practitioner. Visit his site for to view his work and listen to additional talks. 

Interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

What if you could find a way to do what brings you joy?" Celebrated chef, entrepreneur and life enthusiast, Burke shares his experience of how his joy of food pushes him every day to create new

What if you could find a way to do what brings you joy?" Celebrated chef, entrepreneur and life enthusiast, Burke shares his experience of how his joy of food pushes him every day to create new and different culinary experiences Blurring the lines between chef, artist, entrepreneur and inventor, world-renowned David Burke is a leading pioneer in American cooking today. Raised in Monmouth County, NJ, he has launched dozens of innovative restaurant concepts across the country. He has authored two cookbooks and become a recognized chef on television, including appearances on NBC’s TODAY Show and two seasons on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. Burke believes that food can be described in one word: JOY. Food is a joy to prepare, to share, to gather and create and, of course, to eat. Food is what connects us around the dinner table and around the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Joni Lane, a LEED Green Associate with a Master's in Sustainable Design Studies from Boston Architectural College, is passionate about creating valuable, sustainable, and regenerative solutions.

Joni Lane, a LEED Green Associate with a Master's in Sustainable Design Studies from Boston Architectural College, is passionate about creating valuable, sustainable, and regenerative solutions. She believes great design has the power to change the world.

Her work focuses on healing the built environment with bio-based materials, specifically Hempcrete. She addresses indoor contaminants and their health effects, striving to advance education and awareness to promote safe and healthy buildings.

After nearly 30 years on British Columbia’s North Shore Mountains, Betty Birrell embodies the spirit that life is a playground and you’re never too old to ride. Her enduring passion for

After nearly 30 years on British Columbia’s North Shore Mountains, Betty Birrell embodies the spirit that life is a playground and you’re never too old to ride. Her enduring passion for mountain biking is an inspiration.

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