Honoring Culture/History & Creating Long Term Success”: A case study of the renovation of the Portland Expo Center.

Summary:

The Portland Expo Center will be on hand to present and review the main topic of this class: Culture, History and Success in Sports Venues.  We will explore two main stated objectives: 1. Memorializing the historical and cultural significance of the site 2. Creating a long-term plan for financial sustainability by transforming the Expo Center into a sports-centered facility.

Panelist:

The Vision—Marissa Madrigal, COO, Metro

The History—Lynn Fuchigami-Parks, former Executive Director of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO)

The Project—Paul Slyman, General Manager of Major Projects, Metro

Time & Location:

 Date:Monday, April 22
 Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 Room:Hyatt Regency, Multnomah Room

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