©bserUPT May 13.2009 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) Cold 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 with 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-owners are the backbone of a healthy economy. Shop locally and keep local dollars working in our communities. Investing in Portland's h'nture PDC PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT C O M M IS SIO N 222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 503.823.3200 www.pdc.us PDC t PageAII