East County Urban Parks and Trees Summit
| When: Oct 04, 2008 from 08:30 am to 03:30 pm |
Join residents and civic leaders to discuss the value of urban parks and trees to the safety and vibrancy of Gresham, Wood Village, Fairview, and Troutdale
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 are all striving to enhance their desirability,
economic competitiveness, and livability by fostering greener and more sustainable urban
communities. East County simultaneously faces challenges addressing
crime and inadequate public safety.
• How are sustainability 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 a safer community?
• Can urban trees help reduce crime and traffic accidents?
• How do trees and greenspace 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?
