I moved here 28 years ago and I remember my first glimpses and perspective on my first week here, I was looking for housing for my family.
- I had a co worker who told me not to go to places in North East. I later learned this lifelong resident had never been to NE Portland.
- I had our real estate agent only show us houses in the suburbs
- I got in an argument with the mayor of Beaverton because he was a closed minded lover of malls and cul-de-sacs.
- There was barely a Pearl District
We raised our kids here, and rather enjoy the city.
Even in a War Zone.








I would love to hear you opinion as well