We have seen the success of Portlands EcoDistricts. which are diverse and range from downtown near Portland State University. to the Lents neighborhood in the Southeast part of the city. This is an area that has struggled for decades with crime. air quality. transportation access. and equity issues. The engagement fostered by these districts helped approve a project to stripe bike lanes on the major arterial to Lents. a farmers market now runs every Sunday through the summer that features local immigrant communities. and volunteers are helping kids create gardens at three neighborhood schools. The EcoDistrict model and process does more than just set goals and implement projects. It helps neighbors identify shared values and work together to make their shared spaces fit those values.
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