Land Use 101

Have you ever wondered what makes Oregon such a special place to live? Thrive Hood River is excited to share this webinar overview of Oregon’s unique land use planning system and how it works to preserve wild places and farmland, foster livable cities and rural areas, and prevent urban sprawl. Speaker Greg Holmes shares information about the history, processes, and goals of Oregon’s land use program, which is the core of Thrive’s work.

Greg Holmes is the Food Systems Program Director and Southern Oregon Advocate of 1000 Friends of Oregon since 2002 and coordinates their statewide Food Systems Program, working with farmers and other partners to build equitable and sustainable food systems throughout Oregon. Greg holds a Masters degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon. Prior to joining 1000 Friends, Greg spent more than 15 years in the energy policy field, including ratepayer advocacy and helping clients identify energy efficiency investment strategies. He has also done transportation advocacy work and has served as a board member or consultant to several nonprofit organizations.