Living in Downtown Portland Oregon Has Perks
Living downtown may not be for everyone, but for those who are drawn to live in the city, downtown Portland real estate provides some nice advantages.
It's clear that one of the best advantages to living in the heart of downtown Portland is how pain-free transportation is to and from the downtown area and within it. For most people living in town, walking, biking, and public transit are the preferred method of transportation. Of course, you don't need a car or a bicycle if you use Portland's nationally acclaimed public transportation system. But the town is certainly flexible and functions well with all modes of transportation.
Walking to your destination is a great way to stay healthy, and Portland is definitely inviting to pedestrians. In fact, Portland's city blocks were constructed quite a bit smaller than in some other cities (200 feet instead of a typical 300 to 800 feet), making it a short stroll to Portland's many corner restaurants. If your place of employment is downtown, this means you may truly be able to live without a car completely.
Downtown Portland has some nice residential areas where you can pick up a Portland loft and reside in the heart of the city in style. Depending of course on where your work is located, you may just end up within close walking distance of your job.
There are quite a few very attractive neighborhoods to consider if you want to purchase a loft or condo conversion in Portland, but one of the best places is The Pearl District. Popular because of the abundance of stores as well as easy to access public transportation, The Pearl District also happens to be where many trendy art galleries and high-end businesses are located.