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Big Grant Will Elevate Sustainability
Portlands reputation as a green city took on an even greener hue with the announcement that a local foundation will give Portland State University $25 million to research and teach about sustainable environmental practices over the next decade |
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Keeping a Sense of Humor
Oregon Gov Ted Kulongoski convened a forum near Beaverton on Aug 27 to assess Oregon’s energy capacity and energy needs, now and in the future |
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Making Bridge History in Portland, Vancouver
The period for public comment on a proposed new Interstate 5 Columbia River bridge between Portland and Vancouver, Wash., will end on July 1, 2008 |
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TriMet Is Proving To Be the Way to Go
Portland’s mass-transit system already hailed as a model for the nation is growing in popularity as gas prices continue to rise. |
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City Makes a Fashion Statement
Women’s Wear Daily recently took note of Portland’s prominence in the apparel industry |
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Sun Filters Through Silicon Forest
Although western Oregon is known for bountiful precipitation and persistent overcast during much of the year its also a place where solar energy gets its due |
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Cheaper Dollars Spur Greater Exports
The Port of Portland which includes Portland International Airport is a busy place these days |
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Three More Reasons To Shop Downtown
April 11 was a red letter day for downtown Portland as one new retail store opened and two others unveiled newly remodeled space |
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Market Economics
The effects of inflation on food prices are in evidence at the Portland Farmers Market |
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A Portland-Iraq Connection
Portland-based Mercy Corps is shipping emergency aid including water fuel medical supplies and hygiene kits to the southern provinces of Iraq where recent violence has created a humanitarian crisis |
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Clean Energy Zooms Ahead
Portland-based Clean Edge Inc. is on the lookout for everything green. |
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Inner Circle for Outerwear
The Portland region’s reputation as a center for production and marketing of sports apparel was enhanced with the announcement in late February 2008 that snowboard apparel maker Holden Outerwear is uniting all of its operations locally. |
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Silicon Valley, Meet Silicon Forest
A Portland region manufacturer of semiconductors announced March 10, 2008, that it is acquiring a Northern California manufacturer of wireless-communication components. |
Education
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Higher-Education Programs Focus on Sustainability
Alarm about the planet’s depleting resources has spurred governments, businesses and individuals to look for cleaner, more sustainable ways to live and work. |
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Public-Private Partnerships Aid Workforce Training
Since 2004, the Portland region has gained more than 60,000 jobs. |
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M.B.A. Programs Offer Students Flexible Schedules
A well-educated talent pool is a strong draw for companies looking to expand or relocate to a region, and Greater Portland’s postgraduate landscape is well populated with programs and scholars to fill virtually any need. |
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Higher Ed on a Growth Curve in Portland
Across the region colleges and universities are offering new programs and facilities |
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Training Programs, Colleges Boost Workforce
Workforce development programs give people the skills that employers demand |
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Community Support Empowers Portland Schools
Community support helps school districts offer innovative programs and meet growing enrollments |
Food
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Restaurants Step Up Use of Local, Organic Products
Greg Higgins has been an active organic gardener for decades, and he runs his Portland restaurant pretty much the same way he runs his kitchen at home. |
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Palatable Portland
Stop and savor the alluring aromas at dining spots around the City of Roses. |
Health
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Hospital Construction Brings New Medical Services
The rat-a-tat-tat of jackhammers and the roar of construction vehicles are welcome noise in the Portland region, where expansions of health-care facilities mean improved and more convenient medical services for area residents. |
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Prognosis Excellent for Medical Care, Research
Health care and research go hand in hand at medical centers across the region |
Livability
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Portland Architects Emphasize Sustainable Design
Interesting, dynamic-looking buildings have long been a part of Portland's architectural scene, as evidenced by the Meier & Frank Building, the Benson Hotel and even the massive Lloyd Center mall that opened in 1960. |
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Everywhere You Look, There’s Art
From downtown to Chinatown, artistic expressions abound in Portland, including sculptures, fountains, murals and even solar-powered illuminations. |
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Portland’s Welcoming Vibe Lures Scores of Artists
A couple of years ago, Richard Wolfson was looking to open a fine art gallery in a diverse, cosmopolitan city. Portland seemed the obvious choice. |
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Trendy and Hip Hotels Enliven Downtown Portland
The Meier & Frank Building in downtown Portland was once a store where Portland residents shopped when they needed to dress “to the nines.” |
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Portland Region Is a Playground
Blessed with 37,000 acres of green space, scenic rivers, and nearby Cascade Mountains and Pacific Coast, this place is unparalleled for recreation. |
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Portland is Hub for Performing and Visual Arts
The arts in Portland have become so popular that they are not only accepted, they are expected. |
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Portland Racks Up the Superlatives
Portlands livability is no longer a secret as publications and organizations have showered the city with accolades |
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Pearl District Gem of Neighborhood Revitalization
The Pearl District adjacent to Portlands downtown core is one of the citys most creative and vibrant neighborhoods but it wasn’t always so hip |
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High-Density Riverside Development Hits High Tide
Transformation of South Waterfront district is something to behold |
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A City Always on the A List
The Portland region has been acclaimed as one of the most livable metropolitan areas in the United States, and when you listen to Portlanders gush about the place they call home, it’s easy to understand why. |
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