Opportunities for Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Office Buildings in PDX

We're back for another year of Sustainable Building Week! This year, the and are collaborating to host this panel discussion on the state of the market for adaptive reuse of vacant office space in Portland. Have you heard Portland has one of the highest delinquency rates for central city office space of large cities across the country? Did you know reuse of existing buildings can result in a 40% to 75% reduction in embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to new construction? Join this session to learn about the analysis and funding opportunities for reuse of existing buildings to save carbon emissions, increase housing units, and even bring innovative businesses into the city. Perspectives include economic development, urban design and preservation, energy efficiency upgrades for commercial construction, and the nuts and bolts of developing, designing, and building housing units in existing buildings.

A few details:

This is an in-person event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Prosper Portland is located just off the Max Red and Blue Line, neat several bus stops, Bike Greenways, and paid street parking is available in the area. Please come to the lobby where we will direct you to the space.

Please note the building entrance is not barrier free, there are stairs. There is an alternative entrance that can be made accessible as need, please let us know in advance of the event.

The building does not have public secure bike parking - if you have an e-bike or bike you're not comfortable locking on public racks, indoor parking accomodations can be made.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Prosper Portland - First Floor Commission Room, 220 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, United States