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“At Portland State, the city is our classroom, and we are proud to be lead
partners in improving our community’s future. The Portland Plan is clearly
aligned with our vision to support economic vitality, environmental
sustainability and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond.”
Wim Wiewel, PSU
“While much of Portland’s past planning efforts have targeted the city’s
physical infrastructure, like roads and buildings, the Portland Plan focuses
on making Portland a more prosperous, educated, healthy and equitable
city for all of us. This plan is well aligned with the county’s role as a safety
net for anyone in our community who needs help to thrive. We are excited to
move ahead as partners in the implementation of this roadmap to 2035.”
Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County
“We want a city that is known for its sustainability and equity. We’re committed
to an equitable Portland, where every person has the chance to succeed.”
Midge Purcell, Urban League
“The Plan draws deeply from PDC's strategies and reinforces our efforts to spur
business cluster growth and entrepreneurship, stimulate urban innovation
and employment districts and enhance neighborhood business vitality.”
Scott Andrews, Portland Development Commission
“The Portland Plan presents a sweeping vision, but it’s also backed
up by concrete actions we can all be a part of. Most importantly, the
Plan places a top priority on our kids, because they deserve our
very best and because Portland’s future prosperity and success are
absolutely tied to how well we support our young people today.”
Dan Ryan, All Hands Raised (formerly Portland Schools Foundation)
“We’re committed to working on the Portland Plan and building on our great
public transit and making it a model of 21st century transportation systems.”
Neal McFarlane, TriMet
“We commend the City of Portland for the tremendous undertaking of
developing a strategic vision for the City for the next 25 years. Home
Forward is prepared to continue our collaboration, and partnership
to achieve the desired outcomes of the Portland Plan.”
Steve Rudman, Home Forward

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