Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent oversight applies only to downtown and a few inner districts.

A panel will explore how Design Review functions, its effectiveness, and potential expansion city-wide. Experts Michael McCullouch, Guenevere Millius, and John Russell will share insights, with Randy Gragg moderating the discussion.

Bestselling author and political adviser Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and its profound impact on our development and society. This content is from a lecture given as part of

Bestselling author and political adviser Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and its profound impact on our development and society. This content is from a lecture given as part of the RSA's free public events program, uploaded on May 6, 2010.

Watch the full lecture here. Find out more about the RSA and join them on Facebook.

Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, introduces a discussion on sustainability mega-trends. Issues like rapid resource depletion, increased energy demands, and climate change present both significant

Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, introduces a discussion on sustainability mega-trends. Issues like rapid resource depletion, increased energy demands, and climate change present both significant risks and opportunities for businesses. Addressing these trends necessitates profound shifts in how investors and companies plan, operate, and compete globally.

As sustainability becomes mainstream, more companies are tying compensation to sustainability goals. This session, published May 13, 2014, features insights from the opening plenary of the Ceres Conference 2014 (Boston, April 30). Speakers include Paul Gilding (Environmentalist and Author), Mary O'Malley (Prudential), and Andrew Winston (Author of 'The Big Pivot').

This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements.

This video observes traffic on Portland, Oregon's Steel Bridge, raising questions about crude oil transport in urban areas. It urges citizens to challenge leaders on the risks of such movements. Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett for her PDXDowntowner YouTube Channel, published April 2, 2015.

For additional context, The New York Times documentary, 'A Danger on the Rails,' addresses similar issues in Albany, New York. This piece is part of the EarthSayers.tv 'High Risk Energy Alternatives' collection, available here. Published April 22, 2015.

A new NASA study reveals significant global declines in microscopic ocean plant-life, or phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain. This research is the first to analyze

A new NASA study reveals significant global declines in microscopic ocean plant-life, or phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain. This research is the first to analyze long-term phytoplankton community trends using NASA satellite data.

Diatoms, the largest type of phytoplankton, decreased over 1% annually from 1998 to 2012, particularly in the North Pacific, North Indian, and Equatorial Indian oceans. This reduction could impact the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide absorbed and stored in the deep ocean. Dr. Cecile Rousseaux is featured.

This public domain video is available for download at http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/goto?12009.

This presentation, "Improving Wisdom," features Dr. Ursula Staudinger, Director of the Columbia Aging Center and Professor of Sociomedical Sciences and Psychology at Columbia University. For more

This presentation, "Improving Wisdom," features Dr. Ursula Staudinger, Director of the Columbia Aging Center and Professor of Sociomedical Sciences and Psychology at Columbia University. For more information, visit her website: ursulastaudinger.com.

Dr. Staudinger delivered this talk at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The video was published on June 5, 2015.

On May 8, 2015, Dr. Linda Zagzebski, George Lynn Cross Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma,

On May 8, 2015, Dr. Linda Zagzebski, George Lynn Cross Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma, delivered her presentation, "Exemplars of Wisdom and Moral Theory."

This presentation was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum. Due to weather conditions, Dr. Zagzebski presented remotely via phone.

Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of

Jeffrey Webster, PhD, an Instructor of Psychology from Langara College, presented "The H.E.R.O.(E) Model of Wisdom" at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

This model, which stands for Humor, Experience, Reflection, Emotion, and Openness, highlights the importance of grounding wisdom in real-life experiences.

Dr. Margaret Plews-Ogan, Bernard B. and Anne L. Brody Teaching Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Appreciative Practice at the University of Virginia, presented "Wisdom

Dr. Margaret Plews-Ogan, Bernard B. and Anne L. Brody Teaching Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Appreciative Practice at the University of Virginia, presented "Wisdom in Medicine: The Path through Adversity."

This presentation took place at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015. For Dr. Plews-Ogan's bio, visit: University of Virginia Medicine.

This content was published on June 4, 2015.

Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience, Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative at the University of Miami, presented "The Wisdom of

Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience, Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative at the University of Miami, presented "The Wisdom of Being Here Now: Strengthening Attention with Mindfulness Training."

This presentation was delivered at the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015. The recording was published on June 4, 2015. Explore Dr. Jha's work at amishi.com/lab/people/.