It’s no secret that we are a city made up of some pretty great individuals. In case you needed an explanation why, here are 10 reasons Portlanders are so wonderful.
- We Love Eating Local and Support Our Farmers
drburtoni / Flickr The eat local movement is really big in Portland, and we love to buy from farmers directly when possible. This community support allows small farms to thrive and support the community.
- We Love Public Transportation
Mobilus in Mobili / Flickr We love to take the slow, hands-off approach to getting around. With light rail, streetcar and the bus, we have plenty of options and can relax on our commute with a book or music.
- We Love Art
Otis Wheeler / Flickr We enjoy our art in Portland, and have many gallery and street events that celebrate it throughout the year.
- We Love Bikes
Mikal Marquez / Flickr Getting around by bike is one of the great loves of Portland residents - rain or shine.
- Coffee Is Our Favorite
Michael Allen Smith / Flickr We are true coffee lovers here, and there is no better way to meet a friend than over a cup of coffee.
- We Support Local Independent Business
Kevin Zolkiewicz / Flickr Food carts are one of our favorites here, and we love to support small businesses like these, which is part of the charm of our small, yet big city.
- We Care About the Planet
J / Flickr We recycle, compost and do our part to keep the earth clean.
- We Love Nature
Michael Matti / Flickr Green spaces are our jam. Nature is everywhere in Portland and we love to explore it and protect it.
- We Love Music
Dietrich Ayala / Flickr Live music in Portland is a movement, and we support it in force.
- We Love Our City
Nathan / Flickr For better or worse, Portlanders love Portland. We are civically engaged, vote on our beliefs, and work together to make things better, even though things do get contentious at times.
Do you have any more reasons to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.
drburtoni / Flickr
The eat local movement is really big in Portland, and we love to buy from farmers directly when possible. This community support allows small farms to thrive and support the community.
Mobilus in Mobili / Flickr
We love to take the slow, hands-off approach to getting around. With light rail, streetcar and the bus, we have plenty of options and can relax on our commute with a book or music.
Otis Wheeler / Flickr
We enjoy our art in Portland, and have many gallery and street events that celebrate it throughout the year.
Mikal Marquez / Flickr
Getting around by bike is one of the great loves of Portland residents - rain or shine.
Michael Allen Smith / Flickr
We are true coffee lovers here, and there is no better way to meet a friend than over a cup of coffee.
Kevin Zolkiewicz / Flickr
Food carts are one of our favorites here, and we love to support small businesses like these, which is part of the charm of our small, yet big city.
J / Flickr
We recycle, compost and do our part to keep the earth clean.
Michael Matti / Flickr
Green spaces are our jam. Nature is everywhere in Portland and we love to explore it and protect it.
Dietrich Ayala / Flickr
Live music in Portland is a movement, and we support it in force.
Nathan / Flickr
For better or worse, Portlanders love Portland. We are civically engaged, vote on our beliefs, and work together to make things better, even though things do get contentious at times.
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