As an economic driver in the county, Clackamas Community College supports industries, serves local businesses, and benefits the community as a whole. CCC President Tim Cook will share how the college is planning for the future and exploring opportunities to enhance the student experience, bolster community ties, and further their commitment to diversity, equity, and…
Read More
One Water is the new guiding beacon that’s driving our shared-water future. But what is One Water? Is it a philosophy? Set of guiding principles? Our forum will cover that and more! Attendees will hear from leaders on subjects ranging from water equity to water resource management. As climate change impacts our water resources it…
Read More
Healthcare continues its path to post-pandemic recovery at the national, state, and local levels. With recent announcements regarding mergers, hospital closures, and long wait times to see specialists or establish care, the need for local services and providers is even more profound. Clackamas County is home to a growing medical center that includes critical specialties.…
Read More
Join us for a discussion on why our aging population matters and learn what you can do to ensure you’re ready to join the ever-growing silver tsunami. An expert panel will share their perspectives and highlights. Additional Links
Read More
People are traveling in increasing numbers these days. How can local businesses attract them? Our town offers authenticity, history, great food, beautiful attractions, and an accessible location. What’s not to like? What is on the horizon in the county and region that will attract more visitors? An expert panel will share their perspectives and highlights.…
Read More
The phrase “a new broom sweeps clean” was already in John Heywood’s 1546 collection of proverbs and was used figuratively by Shakespeare. At this month’s Forum, we’ll get an introduction to three “new brooms”: our newest County Commissioner, our County Assessor, and our newest City Commissioner. Things sometimes look different from the “inside” view. Join us to see their perspectives,…
Read More
This month, we explore updates on the Tolling project on Interstate 205. Our Speakers are Ms. Della Mosier, Deputy Director of ODOT’s Urban Mobility, to give us the state’s update on the I-205 Tolling project. Paul Savas, Clackamas County Commissioner, will talk about the impact of tolling on this section of I-205. Come and hear…
Read More
On April 25, the Homeless Solutions Coalition of Clackamas County (HSCCC) will share its vision for solving homelessness through strong local partnerships. Join OCBA to learn more about HSCCC’s proposed capital project to build a Navigation Center (Center) in the Two Rivers neighborhood of Oregon City. The proposed Center will offer space to local service…
Read More
For two decades, this City has had a vision for the North End of its downtown district. A key component in that downtown mixed-use development district is the Rossman landfill. For the last three years, Summit Development Group has partnered with this community to help advance that twenty-year vision and to show how the landfill…
Read More
Oregon is in a housing crisis. A recent State report showed that Oregon needs to create over 550,000 new housing units over the next 20 years. One-third of these need to be affordable to first-time home buyers and renters, many of whom already have to pay rents exceeding 50% of their income. The entire land-use…
Read More