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In recent years, Portland, Oregon has earned a reputation as a world leader in green building, sustainable living, recycling, mass transit, bicycle infrastructure, local food and overall livability, not to mention the city’s obsession with craft beer, books and live music. At this point, it may be overkill to propose that “Most Beautiful City” be added to the city’s ever-growing list of superlatives. Never mind that the city lacks pristine beaches, iconic monuments or a towering skyline. Portland’s is a subtle beauty best reflected in the values and the culture of its people. The Rose City’s unique aesthetic will be on full display as it hosts more than a thousand building industry leaders for the Living Future 2014 unConference this May. It’s a fitting setting for delegates to explore the roles of beauty and inspiration in the creation of truly sustainable communities. In anticipation of the unConference, we’ve asked members of Portland’s green building community to share their perspectives on the most beautiful places in Portland. Living Future 2014 delegates eager to explore the city’s hidden treasures can follow the guidance of these vignettes.
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