Sarah Carpenter

This is One of Portland’s Safest Neighborhoods

By Sarah Carpenter / January 14, 2025

Hillsdale, a charming Southwest neighborhood, has the quiet feel of a mountain town. Its gorgeous foliage along hillside roads and decidedly retro vibe make it feel remote, but it’s not as far from the rest of Portland as it seems — as long as you have a vehicle. While the walkability and public transit scores […]

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Find a True Community in This Southeast Portland Neighborhood

By Sarah Carpenter / January 2, 2025

Mt. Scott-Arleta (from Duke Street to Foster Road, between Southeast 60th and 82nd Avenues) has a lot of character. An offbeat mix of century-old homes and new construction welcome more and more families into the area. This neighborhood has a story to tell, and like most good stories, it’s not always pretty. In 2021, as

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