Clem Ogilby, a career preservationist, discusses his passion for saving buildings. He helps clients repurpose residential and commercial structures using green principles while maintaining a traditional or historic aesthetic. Ogilby argues that demolition is often unnecessary and not a sustainable practice. His current project involves saving the 1880 Morris Marks House, which faces demolition if not moved and restored.

This video, produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, emphasizes that sustainability must include the preservation of existing, useful, and historic buildings. The content was originally posted by EarthSayer on June 30, 2010.

Dr. Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and a founder of Green Festivals, outlines a concept for integrating social and economic sustainability into real estate development.

His model features green building principles, well-paid green jobs, and urban agriculture. This convergence aims to bring communities into better balance. The discussion is from his TEDx presentation in San Francisco.

The Oregon Sustainability Center (OSC) is a planned 200,000+ square foot urban, mixed-use high rise. It will feature Net Zero Energy and local material sourcing, among other sustainable elements.

This collaborative vision is the result of a unique public/private partnership. It brings together city and state government, higher education, nonprofit organizations, and the business community.

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the creation and utilization of public spaces, fostering a collaborative approach to urban development.

An EcoDistrict is a neighborhood or district dedicated to significantly improving its environmental performance. This commitment is realized through an integrated strategy.

This strategy involves engagement, self-governance, and benchmarking to guide informed decisions. Key areas include demand management, green building, infrastructure, and community best practices.

Dennis Wilde, a Principal at Gerding Edlen Development, is a nationally respected green building expert. He helped establish the Sustainable Solutions division of GEDI, which he joined in 1997. With over 20 years in urban planning and design, Mr. Wilde oversees project management, from feasibility studies to construction and tenant improvements.

In an interview, Wilde discussed how The Natural Step influenced his sustainability journey, highlighting the importance of existing infrastructure and occupant behavior beyond new buildings. Gerding Edlen leads North America in LEED projects and, since 2008, has targeted net-zero energy, carbon, and waste for all future developments.

"The Roots of Sustainability Thinking" by Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, a Swedish cancer doctor, explores his journey in founding The Natural Step. He established this initiative to introduce scientific principles into environmental debates and provide a robust framework for action.

In an interview by filmmaker Barry Heidt, Robert discusses his personal path to creating a shared vision for planetary well-being and achieving prosperous lives without environmental degradation. More videos on Portland's sustainability progress are available on The Natural Step's YouTube channel.