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Southeast Portland

Hosford-Abernethy

More commonly known as Ladds Addition, Hosford-Abernethy was settled in the 1800's leaving it as one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods. The Ladd tract is recorded as one of the nation's first planned communities with sidewalks, paved streets, the whole kit and kabootle. It was designed with a central park and the streets all circled the hub in concentric circles, making Ladds Addition uniquely their own. Popular by name, Ladds Addition is thee place to be by many inner city dwellers. In the 1970' significant numbers of young families began restoring the aging porch-front homes and transformed the area into a bustling neighborhood. Contemporary coffee shops, live theaters, restaurants and more sprang up within walking distance, thereby attracting even greater demand for this lifestyle.

Hawthorne / Belmont

At one time the Bagdad Theater was just a run down theater where you could get cheap movie tickets. Not any more. The Bagdad is the center of a thriving, place-to-be, hang out. Garnished along Hawthorne Boulevard is a mix of high density housing, traditional and nontraditional retail shops, usual and unusual places to eat and things to buy. If the shops are not full, the sidewalks most definitely will be. There's just so much more to do and see from the sidewalks- perhaps Portland's Venice Beach. To the east of Hawthorne is the beloved Mt. Tabor Park for those that want a little more subdued place to hang. Far reaching Douglas Firs tower over the many bike paths, walking trails and picnic tables?and the view of downtown and the West Hills cannot be missed. In recent years, Hawthorne's neighboring street, Belmont, has seen an upswing of the same kind of redevelopment. Look out Northwest Portland.

Ardenwald-Johnson Creek

Sitting atop a bluff, the Ardenwald-Johnson Creek neighborhood overlooks the Willamette River and is graced by several creeks, one appropriately named Johnson Creek. Most housing was built after World War II and reflect the modest architecture yet ranging in style and values. Outdoor activities range from walks along The Springwater Corridor Trail, hanging out at Tideman Johnson Park and the beautiful waterfront of the Willamette River.

Lents

Oliver Perry Lents, a stone mason, owned the 190-acre land which has come to known as the Lents neighborhood. Now one of Portland's largest neighborhoods, Lents is getting a lot of attention from the Portland Development Commission with grants and direct funds to revitalize this part of Portland. Businesses are renovating their storefronts and homes that have seen better times are getting fresh coats of paint and spruced up. The Lents neighborhood is definitely changing. The 38-acre Lents Park got some attention, thanks to the active neighborhood association, with City officials claiming it one of the most popular recreation sites in the city. No wonder with it basketball court, lighted softball, baseball, soccer, and football fields, tennis court, picnicking, jogging, playgrounds, wading pool and stadium. What more would you want?

Brentwood-Darlington

Brentwood-Darlington began as a rural faming community. Over the years, the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood declined with the construction of small homes on gravel streets with little to no public water and sewer services available. However, grassroot efforts by the neighborhood brought greatly needed community funding for street improvements, parks, and affordable housing.

Sellwood

Similar to other neighborhood retail centers, Sellwood's is no different. There's a little of the old and a little of the renovated old. Local drinking establishments, jewelry stores, laundromats, flower shops, antique stores, a little bit of everything exists in Sellwood. Yet, Sellwood, in many ways, remains the same. It still has the large round outdoor swimming pool and playing fields at Sellwood Park, access to the Willamette River, and Oaks Amusement Park, roller skating rink and all. Streets show wear in some areas and charm in others. The waterfront has been developed with high density apartments and condominiums to take advantage of the exclusive riverfront property.

Eastmoreland

Home to the liberal arts college, Reed College, the Eastmoreland neighborhood relishes in its tradition of New England style Cape Cod, colonial, and English Tudor homes artfully placed on well-manicured, graceful, oversized lots. Pride of ownership and pride of neighborhood flourishes as one drives through the winding tree-lined streets of Eastmoreland. The feeling reflects an image of the all-American neighborhood complete with boy scouts and girls selling lemonade. It's that feeling that brings people to Eastmoreland?or maybe it's the 18 hole public golf course, by the same name, that wraps itself around this picturesque neighborhood.