Module 7 Discussion

Sustainable Communities: Portland, Oregon Name Institutional Affiliation Course name Instructor’s name Assignment due date Sustainable Communities: Portland, Oregon An example of a community that encourages sustainable living is Portland, Oregon through measures to increase the use of renewable energy. Portland is a pioneer in green city initiatives that include incentives to use green energy and laws mandating changes to lower emissions. The city has developed policies seeking to reduce emissions and set goals towards adopting zero-emission energy sources. Promoting changes in transportation is one of the methods through whic