How Does Growth Shape Economic Mobility in Portland?

Beyond the Boundaries: Rethinking Growth in Portland (Part 1 of 3)

Co-created with Raahi Reddy, Estolano Advisors and Mike Wilkerson, ECOnorthwest

For some, growth means opportunity; for others, it means being priced out. In this Kitchen Cabinet session, we’ll talk about what growth really does for Portlanders’ ability to move up—or down—the economic ladder. We’ll touch on livability, affordability, workforce shifts, and the reality that downturns—budget cuts, layoffs, contraction—shape mobility just as much as booms. Expect a head-and-heart conversation that mixes lived experience with strategy chops.