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East County Parks and Tree Summit: Oct 4, 2008

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10/04/2008 - 8:30am
10/04/2008 - 5:30pm
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East County Parks and Tree Summit: Oct 4, 2008

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Exploring the Linkage between
Urban Parks, Trees, Public Safety & Economic Vibrancy

When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR

Field Trip 3:30PM - 5:30PM

Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)

This Summit is a chance to explore how investments in urban parks and trees can contribute to business vibrancy, safer streets and neighborhoods, increased property values, and enhanced fiscal health.

Featuring guest presenter Kathy Wolf, Research Director at the University of Washington's Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Green program.

As a valued member of our community we want to hear from you!

Seating is limited. To register, or for more information, visit www.pfpevents.org or call 503-667-2300

Sustainability and public safety increasingly dominate public policy discussions at the local, state, and national levels. In the Portland-Metro Area these issues are juxtaposed most strikingly in the urban communities of East Multnomah County, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, and Fairview which are all striving to enhance their desirability, economic competitiveness, and livability by fostering greener and sustainable urban communities. East County simultaneously faces challenges addressing crime and inadequate public safety.

  • How are sustainabilty and public safety connected in fostering overall quality of life?
  • Are greener streets safer streets?
  • Can East County better optimize its investments in a greener and safer community?
  • Can urban trees help reduce crime and traffic accidents?
  • How do trees and greenspaces contribute to business vibrancy, increased property values, and enhanced fiscal health in East County?
  • Can an excellent and integrated parks and open space system make East County healthier and safer?

Come explore these questions at the East County Urban Parks and Trees Summit!

As a valued member of our community we want to hear from you!

The summit will:

  • Bring experts to speak on the connection between public safety, economic health, and urban parks and trees.
  • Foster discussion by citizens and civic leaders about these connections within East County.
  • Identify ways citizens and leaders can strategically invest in safer and a greener future for East County.

Seating is limited. To register, or for more information, visit www.pfpevents.org or call 503-667-2300

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