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Vanport Square opened in January 2008 and features 14 local businesses - each of which owns their
space. The project recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold cer­
tification for its environmentally sustainable construction. The project was developed by Vanport
Partners, LLC and was jointly funded by PDC and the Portland Family of Funds.
The Portland Development Commission believes th a t
economic opportunity should be shared throughout the
community. PDC is committed to working w ith its p a rt­
ners to increase m inority home ownership, to create
opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and
emerging small businesses, and to value employee diver­
sity. For more inform ation about how PDC is investing in
Portland's future, visit www.pdc.us.
SUPPORT LOCAL MERCHANTS
Local restaurants and store-ow ners
are the backbone o f a healthy
econom y. Shop loca lly and keep local
dolla rs w o rk in g in o u r com m un itie s.
Investing in Portland's Future
PDC
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
503.823.3200
www.pdc.us
PDC