It’s a Pecha Kucha Summer

What’s a pecha kucha you ask? Japanese for “chit chat,” it's an event featuring a series of short presentations (precisely: 6 minute, 40 seconds & 20 slides each) where designers, artists, academics, businesses, etc.. pitch their ideas and share work.

And, what’s it got to do with CLF? This summer CLF is rolling out its own version of pecha kucha to pitch our vision of a livable future for all.

Help CLF Prepare for Equity Atlas 2.0

The Regional Equity Atlas maps equity conditions in the greater metropolitan region. By measuring access to opportunities like affordable housing, transit, parks and grocery stores, the Atlas illustrates which people and places have the best access and which ones have the worst access to these important assets. Visit www.equityatlas.org to learn more about it.

Right now we are beginning work to develop the next iteration of the Regional Equity Atlas when the 2010 Census data becomes available, and we need your input now to identify what equity indicators should be included. Please click here to share your input.

Take Action for a Climate Smart Columbia River Crossing Project

The Columbia River Crossing Megabridge is the biggest public works project in our region's history. Projected to cost a whopping $3.6 billion, the CRC aims to rebuild and widen the I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River.

Unfortunately, the design being considered would significantly increase global warming pollution, harm people’s health, and undermine our region’s vision of a sustainable economy, all while siphoning billions of limited public resources from addressing other critical transportation needs. For more information regarding CLF's campaign to change the direction of the CRC Megabridge click here.

Shift the Balance

Shift the Balance is our current campaign to influence two big transportation decisions: The big plan--Metro's Regional Transportation Plan Update which determines how our region will spend $13-20 Billion on transportation projects over the next 20 years. And, the big project--The Columbia River Crossing Project, which is looking to spend $4 Billion to rebuild and expand the I-5 bridges across the Columbia River. Learn more about regional transportation issues and how we're trying to shift the balance towards a more sustainable and equitable transportation system.

About CLF

The Coalition for a Livable Future is a partnership of over 100 diverse organizations and thousands of individuals working together to create a more equitable and sustainable Portland metropolitan region. Learn more about us.