Toxic Roots of the Silicon Forest conference June 3–4
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The latest from our team
Last week, we looked at actions that individuals, families, and communities can take to protect homes and neighborhoods from the spread of embers and other wildfire-related dangers.
Now, we are zooming out to look at landscape-wide and statewide ways in which we can reduce wildfire risk to communities—which involves statewide policies and programs, including Oregon’s land use system.
Earlier this month, 1000 Friends of Oregon joined AARP Oregon, Community Vision, and Sightline Institute to host a webinar on accessible housing policy and advocacy in Oregon.
The conversation brought together 86 advocates, planners, policymakers, students, housing providers, and community members to explore the fact that while the need for accessible housing continues to rise, there is still widespread confusion about what “accessibility” actually means and what policies currently exist.
This Oregon Wine Month and Wildfire Awareness Month, 1000 Friends of Oregon is proud to feature Winter’s Hill Estate, a Yamhill County vineyard where three generations of the Winter and Gladhart family have built a legacy rooted in care for the land and a deep sense of responsibility for its future. They are also navigating an era of increased wildfire frequency and intensity with thoughtful and innovative approaches—creating hope for the future of Oregon wine.
"There is a lot of work, and sometimes pressure, to maintain what has been built over the years,” Russell Gladhart says. “There is also great satisfaction to see the land in good condition, ready for the next generation to implement their dreams and ideas.”
Together for an Affordable Portland
The Bull Run Water Filtration Plant is a multi-billion-dollar endeavor that is raising water rates by at least 9.8% annually, while also imposing outsized impacts on world-class farmland and unincorporated communities east of Portland. We have a different vision: One where we can all win.
Housing Solutions Center
Finding win-win solutions to meet the housing needs of all Oregonians in every community—including affordability, fairness, accessibility, and land stewardship.
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Learn what happens when communities come together, share stories, and organize. Spoiler: They envision and enact policies that create more livable communities for everyone!
Land ownership and land use policies and processes have historically propagated and exacerbated inequalities around the nation, and in Oregon. 1000 Friends works to reverse discriminatory practices, policies, and impacts on people.
1000 Friends of Oregon works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas.