Places to live in Portland
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11/28/2006
One of the things you have to consider when locating in Portland is proximity to public transportation. The road capacity isn't keeping up with density, so more and more folks depend on the bus and MAX to get around. Even though it might take some getting used to it is a great thing! Cars are serious sources of air pollution and isolate us from one another. Further, they prevent us from walking anywhere and promote obesity. You can spend more on housing if you spend less on transportation. My husband and I and 2 kids lived for many years with one car, which we didn't even use every day, because we chose to live in an area with good transit. This saved us thousands. I would recommend living close in in an area like Hillsdale or Multnomah Village.
Lydia | Portland, OR