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Portland's Planning Preserves Green Spaces
Portland's reputation for green growth didn't sprout overnight – it owes much of its green prowess to good prior planning.
Back in 1973, the city established the nation's first statewide growth program designed to limit urban sprawl. The program ensured that much of Portland's farmland and green spaces remained untouched, and the result today is more than 92,000 acres of green space for outdoor recreation and a thriving farm-to-table movement in local restaurants.
The city also took the... Read More »
Portland Colleges and Universities Offer Traditional and Non-Traditional Students Multiple Choices
Higher education in the Portland region is booming.
Rapid growth, new programs, advanced degrees and the drive to excel are all part of the surge, as evidenced by a sampling of the area’s many colleges and universities.
Portland State University offers 150 program options, including an M.B.A. and several other master’s and doctoral degrees. Student enrollment continues to grow on all fronts, with expansion of student housing and a new recreational center in the works. The school’s recently... Read More »
'Eco-Friendly' Urban Developments Pair Amenities with Affordability
Portland boasts 95 neighborhoods, each with its own association, housing styles and in some cases commercial districts.
Housing is a relative bargain here, too – the median price of a home in Portland was $220,000 in 2010, according to zillow.com. Compared with other West Coast cities, Portland is considered one of the most affordable places to buy a home.
What sets Portland apart from those other cities is a combination of a strong urban core and beautiful natural surroundings.
Portland’s... Read More »
