Economy, Ecology, Equity

Emma’s Garden’s viability is tied to the community.  Our concept of economy is not just about the bottom line.  It’s about the top line as well: meeting people’s needs.  We focus on organizing–sensitive to these needs–bringing people and groups together in a coordinated plan or vision.

Emma’s Garden also values a positive relationship between people and nature.  We see Portland’s food system moving toward environmental sustainability.

…[economic] development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising
the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs.*

Emma’s Garden’s decision making model encourages direct democracy, emphasizing stakeholder participation and the public good.  We’re ultimately about empowering residents and enriching our democracy.

* The ‘Brundtland Definition’ of Environmental Sustainability, 1987 UN World Commission on Environment and Development.