Portland Neighborhoods: Mississippi

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Pros:

Formerly grungy neighborhood that has bloomed
Vibrant and full of young people
Interstate MAX stop nearby
Good freeway access; I-405 "shortcut" nearby

Cons:

Still a few rough spots

Mississippi Avenue in North Portland is one of those pockets of Portland that has gone from grungy to trendy in a relatively short time. Between Fremont Street and Shaver Street you'll find two popular establishments: The Rebuilding Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling building material, and the Mississippi Pizza Pub, whose adjacent lounge hosts live music every night. But new sleek bars with shiny storefronts have sprung up all along the street. 15 years ago the street would have looked very different.

At Failing Street, a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over I-5 once closed due to crime considerations has been re-opened, connecting Mississippi to the new Interstate Max stop on N. Interstate Avenue. This makes Mississippi a very attractive place to live: thriving local businesses, decent houses (not the most expensive in Portland but quickly shooting up), and a quick train to downtown Portland. Freeway access to I-405 is also very quick.

Mississippi has a definite youthful, almost counter-culture vibe to it. The area should only continue to thrive as more people discover it, old buildings are renovated, and new development continues.

Links:

Rebuilding Center
Mississippi Pizza Pub

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Portland Neighborhoods Guide: Mississippi