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From November 6 - 8, 2007 the PDX Lounge business network will descend on Chicago for a series of business, educational and best-practice engagements for professionals working in and around sustainable industries. Taking up temporary residence within the 20,000 square foot Chicago Illuminating Company, PDX Lounge will be a dateline destination for multiple audiences. Greenbuild conference attendees, business leaders, industry practitioners, news media and political influentials will gather, discuss, share and evolve innovation in sustainable economic development.

Blueprint
The building blocks of sustainable development. What elements need to be present to ensure lasting, durable, thriving communities and economies? Oregon’s abundant natural resources yield to an urban growth boundary preserving green spaces and creating dense, urban, transit-friendly environments. What policy and business decisions create a framework for a city’s vitality?

Footprint
What impact on both the urban and rural environment have Oregon’s blueprint choices had on growth, development, community and culture. How do you measure that impact and manage the outcomes? What new business models arise out of a city’s intentional path toward sustainability?

Imprint
What lasting behavior change can individual choices make on a global scale? We collaborate, support innovation, and spur market transformation while offering a captivating platform for information exchange.