MEDIA ADVISORY: New Economic Analysis of Waterfront Potential Produced with ECOnorthwest to be Unveiled at June 18th Forum – RSVP Now 

At this month’s Breakfast Forum, the Portland Metro Chamber will unveil a novel report in partnership with 15 public, private, and non-profit organizations on the economic gaps and opportunities of the Willamette Riverfront. The lead sponsors of the report are Human Access Project and the Portland Metro Chamber, and it was produced by ECOnorthwest. The report will answer three key questions:  

• How does Willamette River recreation support economic value today?
• What economic opportunities are Portland missing out on for river recreation?
• What could success look like for activating the river?

Attend to hear about gaps in waterfront activation compared to peer cities, the quantified economic benefit that existing waterfront activation contributes, and numerous exciting opportunities to re-invest in and re-imagine waterfront activations that could serve generations of Portland residents and visitors to come. 

Following the presentation will be a conversation with the leaders behind some of the region’s most significant waterfront projects. 

Quick Details

WHAT: Breakfast Forum – Unlocking the Waterfront’s Economic Potential 

WHEN: Thursday, June 18th at 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

WHERE: Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 

WHO: Portland Metro Chamber, Human Access Project, ECOnorthwest, OMSI, Albina Vision Trust, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Spirit, Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland General Electric, Portland State University, Travel Portland, Travel Oregon, Oregon Metro, Sport Oregon, Central Eastside Industrial Council, Port of Portland, OnPoint Credit Union 

RSVP: Members of the media who would like to attend should RSVP with Monice Wong at mwong@portlandalliance.com. Early notice is appreciated to support space and AV planning.  

MORE INFORMATION: LINK