But, really: How do you feel about losing 13 pounds? That's just one of the many benefits of bike commuting, all of which are contained in this compelling chart.READ»
The Oregon city is the first to use IBM's app to help cities figure out how policy can affect the lives of their citizens. But can any algorithm quantify the whole experience of city living? READ»
States with the highest percentage of female bike commuters--who tend to join in as biking gets safer--are doing the best job at making biking more accessible for everyone. A look at the top 10 cities. READ»
In honor of our Fast Cities Breakfast coming up on June 22, we spoke with Portland mayor Sam Adams, who, in his first State of City address last February, vowed to make Portland "the most sustainable city in the world." And this ...READ»
While you were dreaming of lounging by the pool, BP and AOL continued dog paddling, College Humor jumped into the gaming content deep end, AT&T got deluged, and Portland surfaced as a Fast City. 1. Portland, Oregon mayor Sam ...READ»
Portland has long been lauded for its farmers markets, but in February, the city welcomed a new high-tech tool to bring large-scale, farm-fresh foods to city hospitals, public schools, corporate cafeterias -- even Oregon state ...READ»
Constructing the perfect city means blending the best and boldest ideas from across the nation. Here are 12 we hope all future cities will embrace.READ»
On Sunday night, geo-developer Reid Beels was sitting in a restaurant in Portland when he heard a loud bang. It seemed he wasn't the only one, as the twittersphere was soon thick with (no doubt) WTF-style exhortations from around the ...READ»
A little while ago, a blog entry was written, expressing the desire…no…the NEED for a Bacon Cupcake in Portland…or Oregon for that matter. There will be those that wince, but if Twitter is any indication, there is a massive ...READ»
Portland, Oregon officials think they can entice green builders with a new "feebate" program.
Under the proposal, developers of commercial buildings that measure 20,000 square feet or larger will be charged up to $3.46 ...READ»
Shedding pounds and expending energy is no longer just good for you – it's also a way to give back to the environment.The Green Microgym, based in Portland, Oregon, is the nation's first gym that aims to use human-generated energy ...READ»
I understand why unions exist. Fair wages, fair hours, fair benefits. But what happens when you are a part of a union that you don’t agree with?
I am a new hire at MaineToday and the Portland Press Herald. The job I was hired ...READ»
