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About Portland
The New Capital of Creative
Pop Art's home of Portland, Oregon has become one of the creative capitals of the United States. We’re home to exceptional interactive agencies on the cutting edge of modern digital marketing and interactive design.
The metro population is over 2 million and growing. We’re home to the largest forested park inside a city limit, museums galore, more galleries than SoHo and more craft breweries than any other US city.
Portland’s history is steeped in the go-it-alone, do-your-own-thing, pioneer spirit. That translates directly into the modern makeup of the city. With our thriving arts, music, film and interactive scene, Portland has become a place where even the most “out-there” thinkers can find their niche and innovate in the global economy.
Quick Portland Facts
Here are some other basic facts about Portland:
- Population - 2.1 million in the metropolitan area
- Elevation - 173 feet above sea level
- Miles to the Pacific Ocean - 78
- Average Temperatures - 41.5° (January); 79.5° (July)
- Average Precipitation - 42" (less than Atlanta, Miami, or New York)
- Acres of Parks in Area - 37,000, including the 5,000-acre Forest Park
Portland: Modern American City
Pop Art knows what the future holds for the modern American city: We live here. Since its founding, Portland, Oregon has been a microcosm of the national spirit of rugged individualism. It is a city where we replace downtown buildings with parks, where 10 percent of commuters bike to work, and where an Urban Growth Boundary has kept farmland unchanged since the 1970’s.
It's more than sustainability; every aspect of Portland strives to improve. Whether it’s our expansive public transportation system, plethora of world-renowned boutiques and restaurants, or global businesses such as Nike and Intel, Portland uses new innovations to define the future.
With everything going on around us, it’s easy to see why Pop Art chose downtown Portland. And the world-class restaurants, hotels and art-houses within walking distance don’t hurt either. Check out our Things to Do page to plan your off-hours here in the City of Roses.