Eugene, OR is acknowledged for its Green Scenes
Entrepreneur Magazine lists Eugene, Oregon as one of the 50 cities that entrepreneurs can look to for inspiration. Of the 10 lifestyles highlighted in the article, such as great outdoors, city life, and family friendly, Eugene was noted for its “green” innovations. Below is an excerpt from, “Innovation Nation: 50 cities and 10 lifestyles energizing businesses of all shapes and sizes.”
8. Green Scenes
Where capitalism meets eco-consciousness
Eugene, Ore.
Eugene is famed for its adherence to natural living–Organically Grown Co., the northwest’s largest distributor of fruits and vegetables, launched here in 1982 and paved the way for like-minded startups. Eugene’s Sustainable Business Initiative champions the creation of eco-friendly startups and jobs, and the city is now a model for green technologies in action.
85 percent: Amount of energy the city draws from hydroelectric and wind-generated solutions
150: Miles of smog-free transportation in the metropolitan area
Population: 155,000
Median resident age: 33.0 years
Mean housing price: $282,146
Entrepreneurial track record: Blue Ribbon Sports, formed in 1964 by Phil Knight and his collegiate track coach, Bill Bowerman. It later became Nike. Nike’s 2009 green: $19.2 billion
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