May 28, 2008 - Portland State University

Smith Center Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway, third floor

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There is growing recognition of the interconnectedness of today’s issues and the need to simultaneously address economy, environment, and equity in order to achieve sustainability goals. Yet, we still have much to learn to broaden our region's sustainability agenda beyond just being green.

Using the ground-breaking Regional Equity Atlas Project as a point of departure, and knowing that we can and must do better, leaders from across the bi-state metropolitan area are coming together at the 2008 Summit to advance an agenda for true sustainability in the region – one that harnesses our desire for positive change, recognizes our interconnectedness, and lives up to the promise of our people and our place. Join us!

Opening Keynote by Maya Wiley
"Equity for Opportunity: The history and current context for our struggle for a better life"

Ms. Wiley is founder and director of the Center for Social Inclusion, a research and advocacy organization which works for a fair and just society. She is a leader in the effort to bring equity issues to bear in regional development and land use planning, working alongside nationally-known experts, john powell and Myron Orfield. A graduate of Columbia University School of Law, Ms. Wiley has litigated, lobbied, and educated in diverse national and international settings to help expand opportunity for all. She is also a contributing author to Growing Smarter; Achieving Livable Communities, Environmental Justice and Regional Equity (2007).