"Green Buildings" in the United States are attracting the attention of architects, builders, public officials and environmentalists. What is not broadly understood is that "green buildings" are only part of the larger sustainable development movement which includes economic and cultural responsibilities, along with environmental concerns. The contributory role of historic buildings to sustainable development cannot be overestimated. The greenest building is the one that’s reused!

Donovan Rypkema, recognized as the leader in the economics of preserving historic structures will speak on this important, timely topic at McMenamins’ historic Kennedy School, one of Portland’s best adaptive reuses. His “blow the doors off” speaking engagements are legendary and this Portland appearance is not to be missed!

Since 1983 he has provided consulting services to the National Trust and its National Main Street Center. Rypkema has worked in 49 states and is principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, D.C. - based real estate and economic development-consulting firm. His firm specializes in downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and the reuse of historic structures.

Rypkema is author of Community Initiated Development; the Economics of Rehabilitation; the Downtown Real Estate Development Series, and others. An updated edition of The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s Guide was published in 2005 by the National Trust.  Pre-registration is strongly recommended– either at our website or using the enclosed form.  Plan to stay and enjoy lunch at Kennedy School and maintain the creative excitement that always follows Donovan Rypkema!

Pre-registration is strongly recommended– call 503 231-7264 or register online at http://www.visitahc.org/educationprograms.html

Saturday, May 10th 10 a.m. - Noon
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
All tickets: $10

Sponsored by: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, McMenamins, and Daniels Development Co.