1. Transportation is easy in Portland. You’re just a hop, skip and a latte to work and even closer to the bus, MAX transit, the streetcar and grocery stores in our Portland haciendas.

2. Stock up on fresh, locally-grown produce at the farmers market in the nearby Ecotrust Building. Or take care of that grocery list over at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, New Seasons Market or Fred Meyers — they’re all within walking distance.

3. The nearby Willamette River is your playground before or after work. Take a class or just rent a kayak, canoe, or join a Dragon Boat team. The Kai Ikaika Paddling club is always looking for fresh faces and offers classes in outrigger canoeing, rowing and sculling at Riverplace or Rose City Rowing from May through November (world-class instructors too).

4. Portland is home to the coolest book shop in the universe, Powells. Look for their speakers and events which are always interesting too. www.tripadvisor.com

5. Portland is home to many amazing world class parks. A couple sources on places to go:
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6. The Pearl District gives Soho in New York a run for their money. On First Thursdays the streets in the Pearl District become part street-fare part art-festival. Emerging artists lay their life’s work out for you to peruse and all the local galleries stay open late. These cultural events draw people from far and wide, but being in Portland, your neighborhood is your living room.

7. Portland is a foodie paradise, with incredibly amazing restaurants everywhere. www.urbanspoon.com

8. The qualify of life is pretty darn good. The UK consulting firm Mercer ranked Portland 42nd worldwide in quality of living; the survey factored in political stability, personal freedom, sanitation, crime, housing, the natural environment, recreation, banking facilities, availability of consumer goods, education, and public services including transportation.

9. Portland has a vibrant artistic community. Check out the galleries and opportunities: www.portlandneighborhood.com

10. You will never be lacking for a great coffee shop in Portland. Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a must!
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