Don’t miss this presentation at the WaterBuild Summit at Greenbuild. The following information is from the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo website.
WB08 – The New Paradigm for EcoDistrict On-Site Water Management
Tuesday, November 7 from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM | 205A
Learning Level: Level 300 – Application/Implementation
Credits: GBCI Credit Hours: 1/AIA Credit Hours: 1 LU|HSW
Education Tracks: WaterBuild Summit
Abstract Text:
Cities across the country are dealing with combined sewer overflow issues related to unmanaged stormwater entering public sewers and exceeding the capacity of these systems resulting in the discharge of untreated wastewater into local rivers. Therefore, cities across the country are seeking innovative technology in green infrastructure to move away from using “grey”. Hassalo on Eighth provides one of the most comprehensive examples of integrated water management in the US. Located in the Central Business District of Portland, OR and constructed in 2015, Hassalo on Eighth is an urban redevelopment consisting of three new residential buildings and one existing office building spanning over 6-acres. The project site is served by an undersized combined sewer system. Therefore, early on managing stormwater onsite was a goal of the City of Portland. The City partnered with American Assets Trust, the project developer, building owner and manager, to establish a green infrastructure strategy – including green roofs, stormwater planters, green streets, rainwater harvesting in the form of a new urban stream and the nation’s largest natural organic recycling machine that processes 100% of wastewater on-site beyond those required by the city. This session will share the green infrastructure story of Hassalo on Eighth.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover how green infrastructure can help achieve city regulations consistent with LEED credits of,Water Efficiency, Sustainable Sites with Surface Water management, and Innovation with Black Water re-use.
- Understand how green Infrastructure can generate a return on investment for private developments while helping brand and position a project in a competitive market.
- Describe how partnerships between the public and private sector move innovative development projects forward using green infrastructure.
- Explain what operations and maintenance practices are required to install and maintain green infrastructure long term.
About the Presenters
Kyle Andersen
Design Principal at GBD Architects
Portland, Oregon, United States
Kyle is an architect with 22 years of experience. His focus on design incorporates sustainability at the heart of all solutions. He was a winner of the UIA/AIA call for Sustainable Community Solutions in 1994. Kyle believes that good design is a balance of place making and delight. He is a graduate of University of Oregon and has postgraduate studies in Urban Design UPC/ETSAB in Barcelona Spain. His design solutions focus on more complex projects ranging from high-rise residential, institutional, commercial and recently a 14-acre development focused on eco-district solutions in creating a community propagated by sustainability.
Wade Lange
VP, Regional Manager, Portland at American Assets Trust
Portland, Oregon, United States
Mr. Lange serves as Vice President and Regional Manager for the Portland area, overseeing operations and development for approximately 1.3 million square feet of office, residential and retail property. Prior to joining American Assets Trust in February of 2013, Mr. Lange served as Vice President of Property Management for Langley Investment Properties and Ashforth Pacific, from 1997 to 2013, with primary responsibility for the Lloyd properties now owned by American Assets Trust. Mr. Lange also worked for the Oregon State Legislature as the Facilities Manager for the State Capitol and as the Maintenance Manager for US Bancorp’s corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Lange is a native of Portland and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science from Portland State University. Mr. Lange was also president of the Lloyd EcoDistrict for its first 4 years.
Thomas Puttman
CEO at Puttman Infrastructure, Inc.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Thomas J. Puttman, PE, AICP, LEED AP is President and CEO of Puttman Infrastructure, Inc., a leading privately-owned utility investment, development and operations company specializing in building-, district- and small community-scale energy, water and wastewater systems. Tom is managing partner for the firm’s private-equity fund and is responsible for deal sourcing and structuring. He also oversees all efforts of the firm’s development group and operations group including project development and risk management; financial management, utility operations, maintenance and management; regulatory compliance; and customer relationships.
Vanessa Keitges
President & CEO at Columbia Green Technologies
Portland, Oregon, United States
Vanessa Keitges the CEO of Columbia Green Technologies, a recognized market leader in the green roof industry, provides her insight on innovative technologies and lessons-learned supporting the successful integration of green infrastructure on projects throughout North America. Columbia Green’s green roof products help projects achieve both environmental and wellness standards, an example of which will be described in this session. Green roofs provide a place on the rooftop for biodiversity, bringing community unification, public space, access to fresh air and light, agriculture and support pollinator species across all building categories. Vanessa works with policy officials throughout the United States, from the Federal Government to local Mayors, helps drive “green” policy and revitalizes cities, creating healthy places for people to live, work and play.
