Statement of Support for the Green Economy Center
Pacific Geotechnical is proud to support the Green Economy Center. As a design partner, a sustainable advocate and hopeful tenant, we are excited about the potential the Center holds. The Green Economy Center would be a unique facility with a focus on sustainable practices and design development. Designed with state of the art features, the Center could be a magnet for the best and brightest minds, working together to find solutions to today’s problems.
Not only is the Green Economy Center an exciting opportunity, but it will put Oregon City at the forefront of attracting the most promising people and companies in this fast growing field. This would result in tangible benefits to the community in the form of family wage jobs, educational opportunities and a vibrant community with a positive focus. Solar, wind, wave energy and alternative transportation have grown quickly, creating new opportunities and jobs for communities involved with their development along the way. The Green Economy Center is the type of facility to incubate the ideas that will lead to such developments.
What better location to develop this facility than at the boundary of urban and rural lands? After the Clackamas County Green Ribbon Committee evaluated a number of sites, the Oregon City Golf Club property was clearly the best. Near educational facilities, major transportation routes, county offices and the City of Oregon City itself, this location is ideal. Within a few miles of town and access to larger markets, yet adjacent to rural lands, the site offers a rare opportunity for development of both rural and urban sustainable practices and products.
As a property and business owner in Oregon City, a long-time resident of Clackamas County, I urge the Citizens of Oregon City to annex this property into the City ensuring that the Green Economy Center will make a positive difference to our community and economy.
Tim Blackwood, PE
President, Pacific Geotechnical, LLC
Support Oregon City's green future.
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