As I walk around during the day, I have to give props to the Portland Development Commission, and the developers that envisioned what the pearl district has become today. I see the community atmosphere at places like Tanner Springs and Jamison Square every day. There are kids all over everywhere, splashing around and loving every minute of it. Meanwhile there are professionals, moms, dads, and just regular people sitting around and just taking in the nice weather. It's so nice to be able to take my laptop over there and get work done while having a park feel in the middle of the city.
I also love how they created wide sidewalks so that restaurants can have outside seating. It's not just bars having happy hours, but great little restaurants like Piazza Italia that create the community atmosphere. If you want an adult beverage, there are all kinds of options and you can walk from place to place in 2 minutes. By throwing in a grocery store, Safeway, and all of the small shops, there is no need to go anywhere else. If you are coming into the area, there is a great new Smart Park right at 9th and Lovejoy. It's sort of hidden behind the Station Place Tower, but it's there. My brother was in town a few weeks back and I think he only paid like $4.50 for a whole day! From there you're a block from the streetcar and can ride that anywhere in the city.
Overall, I just appreciate what they have done to turn a run down industrial zone into the hippest area in the city. If you ever want recommendations on happy hours or places to go, feel free to ask.
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