by Laura Perrin | Oct 3, 2017 | Neighborhoods, Portland, Portland Community
Home to popular parks, timeless architecture, and incredible restaurants, the Mississippi and Alberta neighborhoods are two of the most vibrant neighborhoods within the Portland area. There is simply nowhere as quintessentially Portland! We’ve created this guide to...
by Laura Perrin | Aug 8, 2017 | Neighborhoods, Portland, Portland Community
On the tip of the peninsula formed by the convergence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, St. Johns is a truly unique Portland neighborhood. Featuring a small-town atmosphere with a quaint main street, it is a great place to call home. We’ve created this guide to...
by Laura Perrin | Nov 18, 2016 | Neighborhoods, Portland, Portland Community
Foster-Powell is an exciting place to be. Entrepreneurs are flocking in, the food scene is thriving, and the neighborhood is quickly becoming more bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Despite its spike in popularity, though, there’s something wonderfully authentic...
by Laura Perrin | Sep 27, 2016 | Neighborhoods, Portland, Portland Community
1. Hawthorne Isn’t a Neighborhood (Technically) Even many locals make this mistake! Even though there are nearly 100 neighborhoods in Portland, Hawthorne isn’t one of them. What most people refer to as the Hawthorne Neighborhood is actually a business district,...
by Laura Perrin | Feb 20, 2015 | Neighborhoods, Portland, Portland Community
Whether you’re new to Portland or you’ve lived here your whole life, there is always something new to explore on foot. Maybe you’re even planning a move and want to make your new home in one of the coolest, most walkable Portland neighborhoods. Sources: ercwttmn,...
by Laura Perrin | Feb 4, 2014 | Home Tips, Neighborhoods
Welcome to Hollywood! When you hear the word Hollywood, most people think of California, but here in the metro area, Hollywood is the name of a bustling area in inner North East Portland. Conveniently located just off of I-84 and NE Sandy Blvd, Portland’s...
