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Event: Build Small, Live Large

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October 1, 2015

Curious about small and sustainable housing?

The Build Small Live Large Summit in Portland next month will explore the leading edge of the space-efficient housing movement where design, cost, and care for the environment intersect with the needs of today’s communities. The goal of this one-day summit is to increase the demand for space-efficient housing in the region by informing, inspiring, and connecting those interested in building small. Leaders in this movement will share what’s working and what’s next, including Sightline Institute executive director Alan Durning, who will keynote the event.

  • What: Build Small Live Large Summit.
  • When: November 6, 2015, 8:00 am — 7:00 pm.
  • Where: Portland State University Smith Center (map).
  • Tickets: Early Bird rates end Tuesday, 10/6! Register here. (Registration includes all sessions, exhibit hall, and lunch.)
  • Meet the speakers.

Want to learn more about urbanism and housing issues in the Northwest? Here are a few great resources:

Unlocking Home: Alan Durning explores three keys to affordable communities.

Making Sustainability Legal: Learn more about Seattle’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA)

Legalizing Inexpensive Housing: Sightline explores the key laws that prevent smart, affordable housing arrangements of the past from getting to market today, and looks to a Northwest revival of inexpensive housing options.

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Keiko Budech

Keiko Budech, senior communications associate, promotes Sightline's work to the diverse audiences of Northwest media and decisionmakers.

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