Briefed 8.3

The urban growth boundary is baby-friendly, the Sellwood Bee reports, as are baby slingshots. Er. Slings. Baby slings.

Mahlum Architects is designing a to-be-LEED-certified school in McMinville, the News-Register reports.

I wish it was Gene Simmons

First of all, I had no idea that Tommy Thayer of KISS was on Pacific University's board of trustees. But Thayer (the band's new Ace Frehley) is hosting the Pacific University Legends Golf Classic, which is happening July 29-30 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.

Now you're wondering why this is getting a mention -- I'm obviously not stalking Tommy Thayer, or if I am, I'm really bad at it. It's because Gerding Edlen and Mahlum Architects are two of the big sponsors. KISS and Portland's built environment (oddly) don't get together all that often, so I'm makin' a note.