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 | Jul 24, 2017 | Portland, Portland Community
Feature image: Steve Morgan Situated on the northern edge of Portland’s famous Northwest District, Montgomery Park has long been a popular area for both residents and visitors alike. Boasting walkable streets, nearby hiking trails, and countless entertainment options,...
by Laura Perrin | Mar 28, 2017 | Portland, Portland Community
Which of Portland’s 5 Quadrants Is Right For You? Are you thinking of buying a home in Portland? The Rose City is home to nearly 100 diverse and beautiful neighborhoods. Those neighborhoods are divided into 5 quadrants: Northwest, Southwest, North, Northeast, and...
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 10, 2016 | Portland, Portland Community
Portland Neighborhood Guide: Mount Tabor Who wouldn’t love this view from Mount Tabor? In our last Portland neighborhood guide, we featured Ladd’s Addition. This month, we’ll look a few miles east, towards Mount Tabor, another one of Portland’s most picturesque,...
