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Portland, OR is ranked as the greenest city in the US...

Blake Ellis - Wednesday, March 17, 2010
In the past few years, the green movement has become a huge focus in the Northwest.  In my own business, I've seen major changes in how buildings are built, the types of systems that run buildings, and how the public places value on sustainability and green practices.  Now, nearly all new construction condo towers in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District are LEED rated, and Portland is home to the first LEED Platinum rated residential highrise condo tower, The Casey.

A recent article reports that Portland, Oregon is being noticed for its efforts, being rated the greenest city in the US!  See below for more info on this, courtesy of the Portland Business Journal.
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The Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton metro area ranked No. 1 among 43 U.S. metro areas in a report on America’s “green cities.”

The “Green Cities Index” ranks metro areas on a variety of environmental factors, including traffic congestion, transit use, water quality, carbon emissions, LEED-certified projects and number of “green” jobs.

The index was compiled by the Business Courier of Cincinnati, which is owned by American City Business Journals, the parent company of the Portland Business Journal.

The index draws on data from a variety of government and research agencies.

For the index, the paper evaluated the 40 markets in which American City Business Journals publishes newspapers, plus Los Angeles, where the company operates a business-news Web site, and Indianapolis and Cleveland.

The index looked at such variables as commuting habits of residents, travel time and fuel use, and air and water quality.

The Portland region received high rankings for having the second most LEED-certified building projects in the country and for having minimal sprawl — Portland ranked fourth in the sprawl index behind San Francisco, Boston and Honolulu.

Portland’s poorest showing came in the ranking for commute travel time, where it came in 21st. At 19th, Austin was the only metro area in the green top five with a better travel-time ranking.

The city with the No. 1 travel time ranking was Wichita, Kan. Not surprisingly, Witchita ranked No. 43 for use of public transportation. Portland ranked eighth for public transportation use.

March 2010 First Thursday Happenings in the Pearl District

Blake Ellis - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

March 4, 5-9PM

First Thursday Grand Opening at The Bar Method! 

Want to look even better for this summer's First Thursday?

How about long, lean, thighs, a lifted seat and flat abs?

Be a guest at The Bar Method's Open-House and see what they're all about!

Events to include a raffle for a 10-class package from The Bar Method, WeVillagemembership, Lululemon trunk show, Cupcakes from Cupcake Jones, chair massage by Marcella Tancretia, and Kind Bars! The Bar Method, 904 NW Hoyt St.,
portland@barmethod.com, 503.954.3811.

 

Zone Perfect Joins Pearl District First Thursdays! 

At ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bars, we believe that nourishment goes beyond nutrition. You nourish yourself not only with what you put into your body, but also with what you put into your mind and soul. That’s why we’re proud to support creative venues like Pearl District’s First Thursdays. Look for our brand ambassadors nourishing creativity with tasty nutrition bars throughout 2010.

ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bars believe you nourish yourself not only with what you put into your body, but also your mind and soul. As proud sponsors of Pearl District’s First Thursdays, we invite you to live.create. Zone Perfect!   

 

March 4, 6:30 - 8:30PM

First Thursday Welcomes Mr. Jolly's Coffee Bar!


Join us as we host an organic wine tasting event and special food pairings! Welcome to Mr. Jolly's as we toast our opening in the Pearl District! Mr. Jolly's Coffee - Bar, 903 NW Everett St.



Through March 4

Versailles Interiors + Forever Art Pop Up Store

Versailles Interiors and Forever Art + The CEO's Home have partnered on a unique pop up store as they reduce inventory from the warehouse and recent model home displays. This is a fantastic way to purchase imported furniture, custom furniture, art and more! Versailles Interiors + Forever Art Pop Up Store, 937 NW Glisan St.

 

March 4

First Thursday at Lizard Lounge

Join Lizard Lounge for First Thursday. We will host our special guests band Bryan Free and artist Chuck E. Bloom. This is a benefit event with 15% of all event earnings to go to Habitat for Humanity. Our beverage sponsor is Widmer Brothers Brewery. Our food sponsor is Koi Fusion. We will be offering a bonus discount of 20% off all regular price merchandise from 7 - 10 pm. (These offers are not to be combined with other offers.) Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving St.

 

March 4, 6:30 - 8:30PM

Open Studio for Smoke Soup at BodyVox!

BodyVox Dance Center
1201 NW 17th Ave
Join BodyVox and guest moderator Christopher Mattaliano, general director of The Portland Opera, for a free open rehearsal and sneak preview as we prepare our newest production, Smoke Soup, for its world premiere. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Ave. 


March 4

PREM Kick-Off Spring First Thursday Party!

We're kicking off the spring and season of First Thursday's in the Pearl with a party only PREM could throw. Join us for ice cold beverages and bites-o-food; a bit later in the evening, turn your eyes to the Spring Sing Karaoke Stage! PREM Group Inc., NW 12th and Flanders St.



March 4

"Bloom an Exploration of Botanicals & Garden Elements" at Pearl Gallery & Framing 

Spring is almost here! This First Thursday and throughout March, Pearl Gallery & Framing is featuring the photographic art of Mike Brown. Images will be available on canvas, ceramic tiles, serving trays and wooden keepsake boxes and more! Pearl Gallery & Framing, 1017 NW Davis St.

 

March 4, 6-8PM

First Thursday at Umpqua Bank!

Impressionist painter David Lind will be showcasing his work! Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy St.

 

March 4

First Thursday - All Services are 10% OFF at Kanani Pearl Spa!

Visit on First Thursday, March 4th, and get 10% off on all your services. Not valid with any other offer. Kanani Pearl Spa, 1111 NW Marshall St.


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