North Portland Neighborhoods
An overview of some of the more popular North Portland neighborhoods:
Piedmont/Interstate
Piedmont is the ideal urban village boasting easy access to other quaint Portland neighborhoods such as Humboldt, Alberta, Arbor Lodge, Boise, Eliot and Kenton to name a few. Piedmont neighbors the Interstate Max line allowing for a convenient commuting and general "getting around". Major freeway ramps located near Piedmont are off of I-5. This neighborhood is growing by leaps and bounds. A new Fred Meyer opened latter of 2004, as well as the hustle and bustle of dozens of new shops and smaller developments. Locals are busily preparing the welcome wagon for the latest addition, New Seasons Market, located on Portland Blvd and Interstate. Homes run the gamut of 20th century architecture, from classic Bungalow to Old Portland, to Cape Cod and more. Piedmont means "foot of the mountain". A drive through the streets reveals many striking homes with vibrant color schemes and innovative landscaping.
St. Johns/University Park
St. Johns has, for the last few years, been considered the last affordable close-in Portland neighborhood. With the Lombard Plan bringing cute and quirky new storefronts to the St. Johns downtown stretch and the completion of the St. Johns Bridge renovation, prices are rising as the neighborhood gets hotter.St. Johns still has some small town feel to it. The post office, coffee shops, breakfast places, restaurants, movie theaters, grocery stores, and several parks, are all within walking distance for residents who live close to the downtown strip. Many interesting old houses & buildings still remain in St.Johns. St.Johns is also the home to the University of Portland renowned for it’s awesome soccer program.
