It just doesn't stop. Every year Portland garners more acclaim and attention for it's groundbreaking urban planning projects, showing the rest of the country how the future of city life is going to be green, progressive, efficient and easy.

This sleek abode treats its neighbors to an onsite recreation and fitness center, a skyline entertainment room with sparkling waterfront and city views, a kitchen and fireplace, as well as a rooftop terrace complete with hot spa, barbecue grills and a sun deck. Trek deeper into the heart of the east side or zip on over to downtown either by bike or one of Portland's MAX transit cars. Stock up on fresh, locally-grown produce at any one of the city's farmers' markets, or take care of that grocery list over at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, New Seasons Market or Fred Meyers-they're all in the area.

The Merrick is in a picture perfect walkable neighborhood.