Sustainable Development Commision

The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is a citizen advisory panel reporting to Portland City Council and Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. The SDC promotes programs and policies to support sustainable economic development, sustainability education, and sustainable internal government operations. In this report, the SDC makes recommendations to tap into global demand for sustainable industries, foster regional collaboration, and grow the local foundation for innovation. Specifically, the SDC calls on local governments to embrace outcome-based regulations and fees, provide technical and financial assistance to sustainable businesses, and leverage operational resources to stimulate economic development.