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| Portland:
Famous for . . . Portland's
nationally acclaimed urban design, public
transportation system, and regional
"Metro" government are frequently studied by other cities around
the U.S. and around the world as a model for urban development. The
city is also known for its: - Mild
climate (not too hot, not too cold)
- Safe,
tree-lined, walkable downtown streets
- High
quality lifestyle
- Environmental
awareness
- City
parks, especially the beautiful Rose Garden in Washington park, and
- Forest
Park, the largest urban park in the USA
- Rose
Festival Parade (in June)
- 10
Bridges across the Willamette River
- Water
Fountains and Benson bubblers
- Portlandia
Statue (2nd largest copper statue in the USA)
- Unique
neighborhood shopping districts
- Restaurants
and microbreweries
- Powell's
Bookstore
(world's largest independent bookstore)
- Portland
Trailblazer's NBA basketball team
- The
city boasts numerous venues for concerts, shows, festivals, and sports events
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