Here is the first series of pics from my recent visit to downtown Portland, OR - don't know if I've captured it here but IMO it is a really an awesome urban place - especially downtown. 

 

 

Salmon Street Springs

 

Boardwalk along Willamette River

 

 

 

New condo towers along south riverfront

 

View to the south from my hotel

 

Night shot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max Light Rail line

 

 

Pioneer Square

 

 

 

Lots of people playing chess in the square

 

 

 

Look closely - you can see Mt. St. Helens on the horizon.

 

Designated motorcyle/scooter parking.

 

Flexcar - the alternative to owning a car in the city - of course it is a hybrid

 

Awesome assortment of restarants located here

 

 

Great tacos located here!

 

Super-wide sidewalks

 

 

 

A downtown grocery store :clap:

 

More chess playing

 

 

Very nice! Good mix of old and new.

Great pics. Love the urban feel, with all the mixed use, mass transit and public spaces. Look forward to the next set. I really like the motorcycle parking areas and the flexcars. :clap:

Very nice.

I like the look/feel of those new condo towers.

I think I know where to move to...

SimCity.