Community Village Hub Project Introduction & Master Planning Session

Date: February 11th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lia Griffith Studios, 715 NE Lawrence Ave Ste 101, Portland, OR 97232, United States

Purpose of the Gathering

We are bringing together key stakeholders to introduce the Community Village Hub Project—a regenerative model for rapidly revitalizing local economies by developing community-driven housing, farms, and business hubs.

This initiative will fund and establish:

• Urban Community Village Hubs – Community-led ecosystems in Portland and beyond

• Tygh Valley Community Village Hub – 100+ acres for designing a replicable village prototype

• Quarterly incubation cycles - Held at Lia Griffith Studios, where we will prototype, fund, and refine these models before scaling

This is not a one-time event but the beginning of an ongoing collaboration—bringing together builders, planners, funders, and community members to co-create and finance this vision. This meeting will help set the foundation for funding, partnerships, and development.

Event Agenda 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event Agenda

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Introductions

• Attendees share their backgrounds and interest in the project(s).

11:15 AM – 11:35 AM: Presentation by Mark Lakeman

• Insights on village restoration and its significance.

• Overview of the Tygh Valley Master Plan, including zoning details and initial requirements.

11:35 AM – 11:55 AM: Presentation by Michkael Baker

• Vision for the Community Village Hub as an incubator, detailing components like residential units, revenue models, and leader training programs.

• Explanation of how these elements integrate within the CEDC model to support various ownership structures.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Open Discussion

• Attendees discuss their expertise and available resources.

• Identify potential partnerships and funding opportunities.

• Outline next steps for master plan design and upcoming events.

Key Projects

1. Tygh Valley Rural Village Hub: Development of over 100 acres into a rural village hub serving as a local and global incubator.

2. Urban Hub in Cully Neighborhood: Collaboration with Kara Chanasyk to establish an urban village hub in Portland's Cully neighborhood.

3. Open Kitchen Food Cart: A mobile community hub hosting farm-to-table dinners, pop-ups, and educational events about community village hubs.

4. Open Kitchen Cookbook: A digital platform connecting local families, farmers, nutritionists, and healthcare providers to healthy, affordable food sources, supporting land restoration and community health.

Key Takeaways and Action Items

1. Quarterly Incubation Events: To be held at Lia Griffith Studios, enabling stakeholders and community members to participate in funding, designing, and developing the Community Village Hub.

2. Community Development Events: To be organized at Bridgespace with Ashley Bonn and Wesley DeMarco, focusing on building community engagement.

3. Design and Zoning Leadership: Mark Lakeman will lead efforts in obtaining zoning approvals and conducting design charrettes, facilitating land development at Tygh Valley and urban hubs.

4. Prototyping Hub: Lia Griffith Studios will serve as the center for prototyping and showcasing innovations prior to full-scale implementation.

5. Continuous Engagement: Attendees will receive updates and invitations to participate in areas aligned with their interests as the project evolves.