Yearly Archives: 2011

Tour the Mayor’s House, Circa 1912

Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:00 – 4:30pm Cost $10 The mayor has invited you to his home. No, it’s not Sam Adams’ place in NoPo. (Although, what do I know? I bet you get invited to a lot of places … Continue reading

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2011 Portland Architecture and Design Festival

Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am This homes tour provides a rare opportunity for guests to glimpse inside six sensational Portland residences. Featuring both cutting-edge and historic homes designed by architects, this daylong self-guided tour is a not-to-be-missed event! The Design … Continue reading

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Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge

The City of Portland is working to build a new bike and pedestrian bridge over I-5 to connect the historic Lair Hill neighborhood with the South Waterfront District. The bridge will span approximately 700 feet, and will have a landing … Continue reading

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Yeon’s Watzek House is officially a National Historic Landmark

The influential Northwest Modernist 1937 house, hidden in the Southwest hills of Portland, has made it to the ranks of National Historic Landmark. Oregon is known for a lot of things, but being a hotbed of influential 20th century modernist … Continue reading

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Portland’s First Living Building

The June Key Delta Community Center will be unveiled to the public Wednesday, August 8th – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 5940 N. Albina Ave. Slideshow   But perhaps its biggest moment in the sun will come in little … Continue reading

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Portland Streetcar 10th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, August 12 · 10:00am – 4:00pm Jamison Square, NW 10th & Johnson, Portland, OR Link  

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Portland’s Memorial Coliseum to be Redeveloped LEED Gold?

Portland’s Memorial Coliseum has a bumpy past (if you count numerous attempts to rip the building down). And now Portland officials want it to have a shiny new future. But information on that exact plan remains murky, at best. While … Continue reading

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July 28th – Sustainability Networking

Join SBO and the Green Sports Alliance this Thursday for a fun evening of food, drink and sustainability networking. The event will include a 'think tank' session in which we'll brainstorm best practices for the Green Sports Alliance to share … Continue reading

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Sustainable NW – Food & Wine Aug. 11th

Join us on August 11 for a fun evening celebrating the local wood supply and green building industry and its role in creating healthy economies and communities, and a healthy environment. Wood & Wine is a fundraiser to support the … Continue reading

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PDX Bridge Festival

PDX Bridge Festival 2011 July 29 – August 7 Festival Events & Information Radiating like spokes from downtown Portland, the ten bridges that span the Willamette River are central to regional identity, tying the geography and cultures of Portland into … Continue reading

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