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A pedestrian bridge, an aerial tram, an art- filled greenway, and a cluster of condo towers

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The city's most distinctive hoods, hangouts, and hot spots.

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One iconic elevator, plenty of Oregon history, and river views for days

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A rockin' museum, the swankiest driving range, and community theater even a politician can love

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Everyone's favorite PDX bridge, homegrown cinema, and a new stop for New Haven–style pizza

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Neighborhood Guide: Mount Tabor

Dormant volcanoes, retro arcades, and stately homes aplenty

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A historic movie theater, a showstopper park, and crazy brunch lines

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Neighborhood Guide: Rose City Park

An epic park for dog-lovers, indoor soccer for young and old, and prime rib for serious carnivores

01/29/2021 By Marty Patail

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Neighborhood Guide: Mississippi and Williams

Garden patios for summer nights, resonant Black history, and DIY wonderland for home-builders

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Neighborhood Guide: Cully

Namesake pizza, textile heaven, and the coolest new public parks

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Take Some Time to Organize, and Reap the Sweet Serotonin Boost

You can’t single-handedly heal the world of its many ills. But you can create order at home and clear your own head in the process.

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Home Goods

These Patterned Local Linens Make Organic Home Goods Fun

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A Stunning, Storybook Open Entryway Brightens This West Hills Midcentury Home

“I like to think of it as a narrative entry,” Stewart Horner says.

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How Oregon Is Fighting Wildfires with Technology

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Growing Gardens Grows More Than Just Plants

How one nonprofit has become a beacon of hope, health, and self-sufficiency.

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Home Projects

Should You DIY a Galvanized Steel Hot Tub in Your Backyard?

It might depend on your—and your partner’s—patience levels.

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How Retired MAX Cars Could Help Portland’s Most Underserved Communities

A revolutionary concept dubbed "The Afro-Village Movement" aims to reconstruct the models to offer food, hygiene, and therapy for those experiencing homeless...

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These 6 Northwest Schools Are Inspiring Post-Pandemic Design

From high-tech ventilation systems to “flex spaces” for students to work while social distancing to sweeping outdoor classrooms, here are a few spookily pres...

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This North Portland ‘Halloween House’ Honors RBG, Chadwick Boseman, and Other Dearly Departed

No plague can stop death.

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