Nobody takes Portland's... by derats
Nobody takes Portland's expansive beauty and livable charm for granted. It has spurred a healthy sense of civic responsibility; a desire to avoid gangs, gridlock and other boom town crises. Ballot initiatives are debated vociferously. Locals see the fruits of their clout in an urban growth boundary, light-rail, and more. Portland was built at the last stop on the Oregon Trail. People continue to stop here, take an appreciative gander, and resolve to stay for good. Native Portlanders are resigned to the fact that you may be unable to leave. They don't expect you to slam
the door shut behind you, but ask that if you choose to stay, you walk softly and carry a big umbrella.
