Feb 2009 – Named the #6 Fittest City in America by Men’s Fitness magazine.
Oct 2008 – Black Enterprise magazine listed Portland as one of the “20 Best Places to Retire.”
Sept 2008 – We are #1, “Most Eco-friendly Big Cities in America” according to SustainLane.com.
Sept 2008 – Portland Intl Airport has been named the nation’s best airport for the third year in a row by Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
July 2008 – BusinessWeek/RMJM Hillier named us #5, “Top 10 Cities for Design in America.”
Apr 2008 – The League of American Bicyclists awarded Portland its coveted platinum designation for the city’s commitment to a bike-friendly environment.
Mar 2008 – #5 “America’s 10 Cleanest Cities” by Forbes.com.
Feb/Mar 2008 – #1 “Best Cities in America in which to Have a Baby” by Fit Pregnancy magazine.
Feb 2008 – Popular Science named Portland as the Greenest City in the US.
“America’s top green city has it all: Half its power comes from renewable sources, a quarter of the workforce commutes by bike, carpool or public transportation, and it has 35 buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.”
Feb 2008 – Cooking Light Magazine names Portland as the #2 city in the U.S. that best fits its philosophy of eat smart, be fit, and stay well
“Life is good in our second-ranked city, thanks to its seemingly endless supply of outdoor activities, cutting-edge restaurants, and vibrant environmental consciousness.”
