SUstainainbilty jobs (whatever that means) are not exactly a new idea and unique to Portland. After thinking about it, my biggest issue is doing the right thing to attract these jobs.
We got sold the idea tha fixing up SoWa would draw 1000s of nano/biotech jobs. Well, OHSU decide to do those jobs in Florida and now - nothing.
It would still be best to swallow our rpide and ask employers what they would need to locate here. I almost guarantee you it wont be bike paths, trams or streetcars. However, this is all Mr Adams has in his limtied tool set.
Meanwhile PSU goes to heck (yes, education is not the CoP's responsibility, but Mr Adams claims to be the education guy.) So instead of visitng Mr Bluemnauer and begging for more streetcar money, maybe some money to fix higher ed?
First thing si to figure out what the jobs are. I hope that our leaders (most of them with absolutely no private industry experience) can manage this one better for the people of Portland.
Attracting sustainable jobs
"Chicago or Seattle will steal this idea "
SUstainainbilty jobs (whatever that means) are not exactly a new idea and unique to Portland. After thinking about it, my biggest issue is doing the right thing to attract these jobs.
We got sold the idea tha fixing up SoWa would draw 1000s of nano/biotech jobs. Well, OHSU decide to do those jobs in Florida and now - nothing.
It would still be best to swallow our rpide and ask employers what they would need to locate here. I almost guarantee you it wont be bike paths, trams or streetcars. However, this is all Mr Adams has in his limtied tool set.
Meanwhile PSU goes to heck (yes, education is not the CoP's responsibility, but Mr Adams claims to be the education guy.) So instead of visitng Mr Bluemnauer and begging for more streetcar money, maybe some money to fix higher ed?
First thing si to figure out what the jobs are. I hope that our leaders (most of them with absolutely no private industry experience) can manage this one better for the people of Portland.