About Oregon, By Design

The Oregon, By Design initiative is guided by the principle that together Oregon citizens can create livable communities inspired by, and responsive to, Oregon’s natural beauty.  It's based on the belief that design and design-thinking can promote economic prosperity, environmental health, and social cohesion throughout the state.

Architect Bob Hastings is focused on:

• Bringing people together to learn about how design thinking can solve specific problems based on a community's unique needs
• Creating an expert network of architects, planners and consultants available to communities
• Forging public-private partnerships and collaborating to realize opportunities
• Teaching design skills to local leaders and creating peer support networks