First Stop Portland

Important Update

FSP has retired!

We appreciate your interest in First Stop Portland's study tours! 

Since 2009, we have had the privilege of serving numerous delegations from the U.S. and abroad. We are grateful for your continued support over the years and share your enthusiasm for Portland's sustainability practices. 

Although FSP is retired, our staff will continue to work at the Center for Public Service and offer numerous leadership development training programs.  If you have any inquiries regarding CPS' leadership development training programs, please feel free to visit our website at: https://www.pdx.edu/center-for-public-service/

Thank you!

Updated in May 2023

What is First Stop Portland? 

We custom-design Study Tours for delegations visiting Portland, Oregon, USA to learn about our unique strategies for creating a vibrant, sustainable city. Our programs are tailored to address each delegation's particular area of interest or concern. We connect visitors with Portland's experts, leaders, and innovators in business, politics, and research-- the people who can share "The Portland Story" best because they're writing it.
Are you an urban leader looking for inspiration? Do you want to hear lessons learned by Portland's experts from 40 years of green innovation? Do you want to better understand sustainable urban development policy and best practices? Do you want to make connections and exchange knowledge with your peers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a Study Tour with First Stop Portland may be right for you.