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Five Historic Portland Neighborhoods Nearly Destroyed By Highway Projects

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mike

The rise of the automobile as the most common form of transportation after World War II made building highways a top post-war priority. As cities were connected by larger highways with higher capacities, and the suburbs blossomed on the edges … Continue reading →

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Five of Portland’s Best Outdoor Viewpoints

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Mike

Catching a great view has always been one of my favorite pastimes. There are very few people who don’t enjoy a magnificent view from a high vantage point, and Portland is chock full of fantastic spots to indulge. On this … Continue reading →

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Five More of Portland’s Greatest Mistakes

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Mike

As I said in my original post, “Five of Portland’s Greatest Mistakes“, I love this city and I think we make more correct decisions than bad ones. Still, mistakes are made that many of us wish could be undone; here … Continue reading →

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Five Ideas for the Future of Portland’s Freeways

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mike

It’s been over 40 years since the Freeway Revolts helped keep Portland from following other American cities into the tangled abyss of massive freeway infrastructures. In what may be the major turning point in Portland’s modern history, residents of Portland … Continue reading →

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Apartment Hunting in Portlandia: a Glossary

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Mike

Finding an apartment is never an easy task, especially in a large metro area like Portlandia. There are a huge number of choices, and the internet has made finding options almost too easy. On top of this, landlords in Portland … Continue reading →

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Five of Portland’s Biggest Mistakes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mike

As you can probably guess, I love Portland. More than that, I firmly believe that, as a community, Portland does more things right than it does wrong. No city is perfect, though, the Rose City included. Here are five big … Continue reading →

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Ten Interesting Videos Featuring Portland and Music

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Mike

I thought it might fun to troll youTube searching for interesting videos about or shot in Portland, particularly those that might have fallen through the cracks. It has turned into a long, strange journey, and it will take more than … Continue reading →

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