This article comes from Academic Search Premier. Please be advised that the citizens of Portland have partnered with the Portland Development Commission to survey 35 city blocks and expect them to become a model of urban sustainability. To set energy goals, city planners calculate how much oxygen would be released and how much carbon dioxide would be used in a forested area the size of 35 city blocks. I like how it demonstrates the plan they are using and how it convinces citizens and government to work together. Even though this source is outdated, I would like to use it in my essay since it states that the neighborhood would cut off its power and water grid, while maintaining its connection to the city's sewer system and electrical grid because I would like to know the outcome of the plan; whether or not they reach their energy and water reduction goal. I would like to use this information to illustrate how Portland has become green, as it shows the public that the city started caring about sustainability a long time ago and continues to develop its city to become better. The article covers the introduction to "We Build Green" Cities starting from the city of Portland, Oregon, to increase regional trade and economy. I would probably use some ideas from this source to write about how entrepreneurs and the economy are growing together, as well as the green development practices that have become part of the city's uniqueness. I would not use the information where it is mainly based on how Zimmer Gunsul Frasca, an architecture firm, improved its sustainable aspect after ZGF Architects LLP designed green buildings in the area and around the world because it is not relevant to my topic . This article is found… halfway through the paper… feasibility and also demonstrate why it matters to people. I found this, I found this article on Academic Search Premier. It focuses on Portland's plan to improve its Green Building program through the development of a high-performance Green Building policy. It demonstrates that building codes have an important role in creating environmentally friendly homes, requiring citizens to use green resources and reduce energy and water consumption. Additionally, the green policy encourages people to install eco-roofs and observe stormwater management practices that will help homeowners save water and protect the environment. I would definitely use this source in my article because it is a very useful example showing how one of the projects Portland is working on and maybe other urban cities can use this project to become more sustainable.