Oregon Liveability | About Oregon

Oregon’s commitment to green development and sustainable communities, as well as its spectacular natural scenery and diverse opportunities for outdoor recreation, contribute to its rating as one of the most livable states in America.

No. 1 Green Destinations – Corporate Meetings & Incentives (July 2010)

No. 2, “Top Sustainable U.S. Metros” – Site Selection magazine (July 2010)

Because Oregon has no sales tax “Best tax city for travelers” – USA TODAY (August 2010)

Oregon’s Willamette Valley named No. 5 Most Beautiful Wine Region in the World – Budget Travel Readers’ Choice Awards (April 2010)

Portland International Airport ranks No. 1 in Zagat Airline Survey – CNN.com (November 2010)

Portland, Oregon, also known as the “City of Roses” has over 37,000 acres of green space, including 288 public parks and 166 miles of trails. Half of Portland’s 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.GreenBuilding Council." – Popular Science.
No. 1 "Greenest City in America" — Popular Science

No. 1, "Environmental Awareness" - CNN/Travel + Leisure

No. 2, “America’s Top 10 Safest Cities”– Forbes (October 2010)

No. 3 large city for environmental stewardship and sustainability – Smarter Cities, a project of the Natural Resources Defense Council (July 2009)

No. 5, "Top Cities for Architecture and Design" - Independent survey conducted by New York-based RMJM Hillier, ranking the top 10 American cities leading the way in design policy and practice

Mass Transit Model for the nation: U.S. Secretary of Transportation declared that Portland’s light rail and streetcar systems are a model for the nation (2009)

Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation (one of only two cities in the United States to currently hold this rating) - League of American Bicyclists

No. 25 "World’s Most Livable Cities" (one of only two U.S. cities listed) - Monocle (UK-based magazine)

Portland’s Waterfront Loop named one of “America’s Coolest Riverwalks” – Travel + Leisure (August 2010)