Third Space Social: SBW Community Networking

Looking for a low-key way to network during Sustainable Building Week 2026? Join the CoDesign Collaborative community and PeopleSpace at their showroom for a casual social, designed to connect local designers, climate advocates, and civic innovators. Our third spaces are physically and conceptually dwindling over time—we rarely give ourselves permission to stop working, leave home, and simply connect. So, let’s continue our reimagining of a third space together. Drop in, meet new folx, and leave your mark on our live prompt wall exploring what a zero-carbon, equitable Portland looks like by 2035.About the HostsAbout CoDesign CollaborativeCoDesign Collaborative is a participatory organization that aims to build community with creative problem-solvers in the service of designing for social impact. Our mission is to inspire social change through the transformative power of design. We believe design is for everyone, and when done well, it can support a more beautiful, just, and sustainable world. Our vision is to help more people design for good through diverse perspectives, partnership, dialogue, and shared responsibility. Our community represents a national cohort of creatives who share this vision, working to build community and provide learning, resources, tools, and best practices for centering social impact in design.About PeopleSpaceThe PeopleSpace Portland CEC reflects the region’s emphasis on authenticity, quality, and sustainability. Designed as a collaborative workspace and a place for conversation, it supports hands-on exploration and thoughtful problem-solving.