City of Portland (OR, United States)
Published November 17th, 2008
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Largest city of the state of Oregon, Portland comes third in terms of population in the Pacific Northwest, after Vancouver (BC, Canada) and Seattle (WA). Portland is situated near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The city is also known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, for strong land-use planning and investment in public transit, and for its Trail Blazers NBA basketball team.
The city of Portland is frequently mentioned in “best city” surveys, based on different criteria. All worldwide and regional surveys where Portland appears in the rankings presented on this site are listed below.
All City Rankings in Worldwide Surveys
| Ranked 2nd | Best Bicyle Cities (2007) | |
| Ranked 34th | Healthiest Cities (2007) | |
| Ranked 46th | Cities with Best Quality of Life (2007) | |
| Ranked 48th | Cities with Best Quality of Life (2008) |
All City Rankings in Regional Surveys
| Ranked 1st |  Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2008) | |
| Ranked 1st | Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2006) | |
| Ranked 4th | Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2007) | |
| Ranked 7th | America's Favorite Cities (2008) | |
| Ranked 9th | America's Smartest Cities (2006) | |
| Ranked 10th | Most Wired US Cities (2008) | |
| Ranked 13th | Most Attractive People in America (2008) | |
| Ranked 15th | Most Wired US Cities (2006) | |
| Ranked 18th | Best US Cities for Tech Sales Jobs (2008) | |
| Ranked 30th | Biggest US Cities (2006) | |
| Ranked 35th | Best US Places For Business And Careers (2008) | |
| Ranked 75th | Best US Places to Raise a Family (2008) |
Tags: Best Cities of United States, Cities, Portland, United States, USA
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