Janet Hammer, PhD The Initiative on Triple Bottom Line Development

Portland State University

• What the TBL Tool can do for you

• How to navigate the TBL Tool

• TBL Tool measures and scoring

• How the TBL Tool was created

• Beta testing

TBL Tool: Goals and Performance Areas

Economic Vitality

• Quality Jobs• Sound Investment

Natural Resource Stewardship

• Industry Eco-Efficiency• Green Design and Construction

• Green Operations

Community Well-being

• Placemaking and Accessibility• Environmental Health• Governance

Community Priorities31 indicator programs

Current Research42 search terms in 4 databases

Leading Edge Practice35+ existing tools

Practitioner Input Focus groups, interviews, surveys

National Advisors

Building the Triple Bottom Line ToolRigorous, Transparent, Inclusive, Pragmatic

PolicyMapGood data. Smart decisions.

The Reinvestment FundCapital at the Point of Impact

Gary Pivo, PhDUniversity of Arizona

Responsible Property Investing Center

tbltool.orghammerj@pdx.edu

Janet Hammer, PhD The Initiative on Triple Bottom Line Development

Portland State University