Tip of the Month
September 2008

 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:  Portland, Oregon
“Learning from others…….. can make a Difference”

 This report is based on the contributions of hundreds of Portlanders – neighborhood and community lead­ers, members of under-represented groups, members of the general public, City employees, bureau direc­tors, and City Commissioners -- who shared their insights and feedback on how to strengthen community involvement in Portland:

■ Nearly 1,400 Portlanders who participated in Community Connect’s outreach and research in 2006

■ More than 500 Portlanders who gave their feedback on Community Connect’s draft recommendations in 2007

■ Twenty-one Advisory Committee members who reviewed draft recommendations and provided detailed feedback

The ideas shared by these contributors provided the foundation for Community Connect’s recommenda­tions. Their passionate commitment to community involvement provided the inspiration.

Website: http://www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=182408

Source:  This report was written by consultant Kristina Smock
(COMMUNITY CONNECT FINAL REPORT JANUARY 2008)