My love for Portland started over 15 years and I cannot imagine it ever ending. I tried to leave twice, both times to great cities: Austin and NYC. But each time, Portland drew me back. I missed the trees, the people, the sense of community and all of the creative energy expressing itself in different ways depending on the neighborhood. Portland is where my people are. But what does that mean? Who are my people? Who are the people of Portland? How am I like them and how are they like me? Why did we come here and what makes us stay? For the Love of Portland! continues. Over the coming weeks and months,...

For the Love of Portland! is a collaborative writing project, by and for the people of Portland. Over the coming weeks and months, I am going to share with you, my love of Portland, and in return, I ask that you share back. Why? For what purpose? For the love of Portland. Please send your stories to sassafrasgreenbuilding@gmail.com and I will post one a week for the next year. Part 1: Love At First Site Why do I love Portland so much? What is it about this place that makes me want to share it with the world? It is as much about the people as it is about the city itself and its location in the heart of...