Oregon, The Free State Portland is one of the most beautiful and efficient cities ever developed in the United States. It is surrounded by the rich soil and forestry as well as the mountains and rivers that Oregon has to offer. From personal experiences, I can tell you that it is one of the most breathtaking picturesque places in the Country. However, developers see this place as an asset to their financial prosperity rather than …showed first 75 words of 807 total…

…showed last 75 words of 807 total…let it be ruined for large buildings only to be made vacant in a matter of decades? The city has thrived successfully without the aid of major developments, thus demonstrating that major developments are not needed for every city. And Portland is a city that should stay free. Bibliography Moe, Richard and Wilkie, Carter. Changing Places. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1997. Romell, Rick. “Portland Keeps Firm Grip on Growth.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 26 October 1997: 1A.