Yes that plywood is all from election prep! The city was just preparing for the worst but nothing happened. None of these buildings are boarded up now. Thanks for the great video. So nice to see downtown coming back. And one block north of pioneer square will be the James Beard Public Market, starting to open next year!
Yeah, it’s really unfortunate you kept pointing it out, but didn’t ask any locals about the boarded windows. 😕They were only put in place in case of riots, post election. So, you’ve given a very false impression of “What’s it Really Like Now?” You should really edit this to add an obvious statement overlay, at the first mention of the boarded windows, that they’re temporary precautions for election 2024. Also, some of the drug laws reverted, in September of 2024.
I visit Portland three times a year and plan to move to Sellwood, which resisted the overall shitification downtown suffered. Things seem to be improving and overall, it's a great little city that has never felt unsafe. Just grimy and sad, thanks to the decriminalization of drugs.
🫤It’s really unfortunate you kept pointing it out, but didn’t ask any locals about the boarded windows. They were only put in place in case of riots, post election. So, you’ve given a VERY false impression of “What’s it Really Like Now?” You should really edit this to add an obvious statement overlay, at your first mention of the boarded windows, that they were only temporary precautions for election 2024. Also, some of the drug laws reverted, in September of 2024. I’ve been here since 1995, and the thing about Portland is that it was uncommonly safe and “nice” for a city with a million+ metropolitan area population. We were kinda freakishly lucky, back then. Now, it looks more like you’d expect any good sized city to be. It’s beautiful, here. Amazing food scene, incredible parks & nature, great shopping, (local & designer), and the people are great. I’d never move back to the Midwest or California, though I still visit both.
I'm downtown every week. Been living here since '99 (well, my first stint was in the early 80s) and this city has grown a ton! I've been to all fiddy states and love to meet, talk, and sketch people. It's not as bad as the media made it to be. I love Portland and will be watching for you lovely Sketchy People.
Awesome!! Thanks for checking out the video! And yea, the mass media is definitely not to be trusted… at the end of the day they know that fear sells, so that’s what they sell. All the best to you my friend.
I've lived in Portland for 15 years. Both west side of the Willamette and east. I rarely go to the west side these days, but yea, things are looking up for sure. We just enacted a new form of city government and elected a new mayor. Time will tell, but I have high hopes. Thanks man!
Portland gets a bad wrap from people who don’t live in Portland. I usually drop by in Portland 3 times a year, since I’m coming in from Seattle & it’s only getting better each time I visit. The last time I went was during the end of summer this year & it was popping. Saturday Farmers Market was bustling. Pearl District was crowded & ChinaTown was cracking! I will say a lot of downtown was empty especially by Pioneer Square & Pioneer Place was empty/desolate which was weird to see on a sunny day…but overall no tents, maybe 1 or 2 druggies & definitely no protests. Work From Home definitely affected Portland in the worst way…more than Covid or Politics, but it’s slowly coming back.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, definitely agree that it’s coming back but some things just may not return to the pre work-at-home era. I was happy to see the streets and parks cleaner but still need to get back to Mexico 🇲🇽. Thanks for watching ❤️
@@theropemonster most definitely. I’m just glad someone’s on the ground speaking positive about Major West Coast Cities. Too many RUclipsrs speak negative on the Westcoast & they don’t even live in the cities, it’s ridiculous & all for click bait. But yeah enjoy Mexico! Love that country, was just in Cancun traveling around Quintana Roo in August. I just like seasons a little more lol. Viva 🇲🇽!
Yes, Portland has come a long way in the last couple of years. There are still a few spots around the area needing work but they're on it and in my experience most of Portland is back to normal. I was just downtown a few days ago and it was clean and quiet and beautiful. Those boarded buildings were because of the election...back to normal now. Businesses need to work on getting employees back downtown.
Looks like you visited on a good day. I was there on Oct 5 and I walked from a parking garage near 10th to Providence park both in daylight and at night. With both walks I felt unbelievably unsafe. There was someone on every corner. The drugs, the urine, the feces, the sketchiness.
Yea I must’ve gotten lucky. Definitely not my favorite place… felt wayyyy safer living in Mexico City the last couple of months and it’s so much cleaner. Thanks for sharing your experience and checking out the video!
@ yeah when I saw that guy near Voodoo saying it was dirty I was like 😂 yes, it is sir. Esp on 3rd. I’m glad you got to walk around feeling somewhat safe that day, though. It looked really nice out.
Portland Oregon Will Always Have A Place In My ❤ > Lived There May 2001 - Apr 2002 SW Columbia & 13th > Thinking About Moving Back - The TriMet / Portland Streetcar Systems r Awesome As Well As The ☕ ☕ coffee Scene
Siiii no recuerdo la verdad pero merecía más aún! Pero yaaaa voy pa la playa jaja! Una pregunta: Crees que sería muy peligroso ahora manejar desde Los EEUU hasta como Cancún?
@theropemonster Uy, depende por cual frontera cruces, pero a como he escuchado, cualquier carretera tiene algo de riesgo, obvio no tan exagerado como dicen, quizás uno de cada mil, solo procura cruzar tipo 10 a.m. y no pares, y ya vas preguntando en el camino como esta cada tramo, porque lo que si sé, es que manejarás muchísimo! Vas a tener que hacer 2-3 paradas a descansar o parar y estirar tus piernas cada 3 horas. Cuídese!
The funniest part is all the "content creators" making the "What is Portland like!" video is.. they go to the same part. Downtown, Old town and NEVER go up to 20th NW, or to Hawthorne, Alberta, Mississippi etc. It's weak content and lazy. You did not even show 10th and Burnside? Get your clicks!
@@aaronjhnsnagreed. Born and raised. The worst donut shop in the city. It’s funny to watch people toting giant pink boxes of garbage donuts through old town though✌️
That definitely seems to be the draw for some people no doubt. To me, the close proximity to so much nature is the real gem but to each their own! Thanks for watching 😁
Yes that plywood is all from election prep! The city was just preparing for the worst but nothing happened. None of these buildings are boarded up now. Thanks for the great video. So nice to see downtown coming back. And one block north of pioneer square will be the James Beard Public Market, starting to open next year!
Awesome info!! Thanks for sharing my friend!
Yeah, it’s really unfortunate you kept pointing it out, but didn’t ask any locals about the boarded windows. 😕They were only put in place in case of riots, post election. So, you’ve given a very false impression of “What’s it Really Like Now?”
You should really edit this to add an obvious statement overlay, at the first mention of the boarded windows, that they’re temporary precautions for election 2024.
Also, some of the drug laws reverted, in September of 2024.
I've lived here in Portland 12 years, I've never not felt safe walking the streets daily
I visit Portland three times a year and plan to move to Sellwood, which resisted the overall shitification downtown suffered. Things seem to be improving and overall, it's a great little city that has never felt unsafe. Just grimy and sad, thanks to the decriminalization of drugs.
Love Sellwood, just had coffee there the other day at Slow Pour! Best wishes with your move 🌲❤️
🫤It’s really unfortunate you kept pointing it out, but didn’t ask any locals about the boarded windows. They were only put in place in case of riots, post election. So, you’ve given a VERY false impression of “What’s it Really Like Now?”
You should really edit this to add an obvious statement overlay, at your first mention of the boarded windows, that they were only temporary precautions for election 2024.
Also, some of the drug laws reverted, in September of 2024.
I’ve been here since 1995, and the thing about Portland is that it was uncommonly safe and “nice” for a city with a million+ metropolitan area population. We were kinda freakishly lucky, back then. Now, it looks more like you’d expect any good sized city to be.
It’s beautiful, here. Amazing food scene, incredible parks & nature, great shopping, (local & designer), and the people are great. I’d never move back to the Midwest or California, though I still visit both.
I was there last month and it is BEAUTIFUL! 🌲❤️ The media EXAGGERATES if you didn’t know lol.
I'm downtown every week. Been living here since '99 (well, my first stint was in the early 80s) and this city has grown a ton! I've been to all fiddy states and love to meet, talk, and sketch people. It's not as bad as the media made it to be. I love Portland and will be watching for you lovely Sketchy People.
Awesome!! Thanks for checking out the video! And yea, the mass media is definitely not to be trusted… at the end of the day they know that fear sells, so that’s what they sell. All the best to you my friend.
I've lived in Portland for 15 years. Both west side of the Willamette and east. I rarely go to the west side these days, but yea, things are looking up for sure. We just enacted a new form of city government and elected a new mayor. Time will tell, but I have high hopes. Thanks man!
Awesome hearing from you and getting your perspective! Thanks for checking out the video!
Great video thanks for showing us current conditions in Portland. 😊😊😊❤
My pleasure, thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🌲❤️
Portland gets a bad wrap from people who don’t live in Portland. I usually drop by in Portland 3 times a year, since I’m coming in from Seattle & it’s only getting better each time I visit. The last time I went was during the end of summer this year & it was popping. Saturday Farmers Market was bustling. Pearl District was crowded & ChinaTown was cracking! I will say a lot of downtown was empty especially by Pioneer Square & Pioneer Place was empty/desolate which was weird to see on a sunny day…but overall no tents, maybe 1 or 2 druggies & definitely no protests. Work From Home definitely affected Portland in the worst way…more than Covid or Politics, but it’s slowly coming back.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, definitely agree that it’s coming back but some things just may not return to the pre work-at-home era. I was happy to see the streets and parks cleaner but still need to get back to Mexico 🇲🇽. Thanks for watching ❤️
@@theropemonster most definitely. I’m just glad someone’s on the ground speaking positive about Major West Coast Cities. Too many RUclipsrs speak negative on the Westcoast & they don’t even live in the cities, it’s ridiculous & all for click bait. But yeah enjoy Mexico! Love that country, was just in Cancun traveling around Quintana Roo in August. I just like seasons a little more lol. Viva 🇲🇽!
I agree. Businesses need to get their employees back to the city for the good of all.
Portland is one of the coolest cities on earth.
being a hipster or a wierdo is not cool
It's a dump.
@@bradypatton1094 Do you live there? When were you last there? Or is this just your opinion with no factual information to indicate "It's a dump"?
Yes, Portland has come a long way in the last couple of years. There are still a few spots around the area needing work but they're on it and in my experience most of Portland is back to normal. I was just downtown a few days ago and it was clean and quiet and beautiful. Those boarded buildings were because of the election...back to normal now. Businesses need to work on getting employees back downtown.
Thanks for sharing Judy! So happy to see the progress ❤️🌲
Looks like you visited on a good day. I was there on Oct 5 and I walked from a parking garage near 10th to Providence park both in daylight and at night. With both walks I felt unbelievably unsafe. There was someone on every corner. The drugs, the urine, the feces, the sketchiness.
Yea I must’ve gotten lucky. Definitely not my favorite place… felt wayyyy safer living in Mexico City the last couple of months and it’s so much cleaner. Thanks for sharing your experience and checking out the video!
@ yeah when I saw that guy near Voodoo saying it was dirty I was like 😂 yes, it is sir. Esp on 3rd. I’m glad you got to walk around feeling somewhat safe that day, though. It looked really nice out.
When was this filmed? The plywood could be from the Election night prep they didn't end up needing.
Filmed on Nov. 9th. Post election. Good point though. Thanks for watching
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For sure the coffee is incredible! Thanks for watching 🙂
мужик, хватит бегать перед трамваем с телефоном, это не безопасно
13:00 Genial!
Cuánto le diste?
Vale mínimo 5 o 10!
Siiii no recuerdo la verdad pero merecía más aún! Pero yaaaa voy pa la playa jaja! Una pregunta: Crees que sería muy peligroso ahora manejar desde Los EEUU hasta como Cancún?
@theropemonster Uy, depende por cual frontera cruces, pero a como he escuchado, cualquier carretera tiene algo de riesgo, obvio no tan exagerado como dicen, quizás uno de cada mil, solo procura cruzar tipo 10 a.m. y no pares, y ya vas preguntando en el camino como esta cada tramo, porque lo que si sé, es que manejarás muchísimo! Vas a tener que hacer 2-3 paradas a descansar o parar y estirar tus piernas cada 3 horas.
Cuídese!
The funniest part is all the "content creators" making the "What is Portland like!" video is.. they go to the same part. Downtown, Old town and NEVER go up to 20th NW, or to Hawthorne, Alberta, Mississippi etc. It's weak content and lazy. You did not even show 10th and Burnside? Get your clicks!
Been there bro. It’s literally my home. Enjoy it. I’ll take MX
при этом есть фанера и бомжи.
в Зеленограде очень чисто
Nice, thanks for sharing!
Where are the people?
Maybe they all moved to Mexico like me?! 😜🇲🇽❤️. Thanks for checking out the video!
I have lived here all my life and Portland is a toilet.
You can keep.
я не люблю пальмы
Sometimes coconuts fall off and hit people so I see your point, I think 🤔
local folk hang out at voodoo?? smh.
I was mostly there to get people’s FIRST IMPRESSIONS of Portland. I don’t think I ever said it was a local hangout. Anyway, thanks for watching
@@theropemonsteryour video description and commentary literally started off with “where locals …”
@ true lol but not everyone I ran into happened to be local, so I rolled with it.
I am a local, and people who live here don’t frequent Voodoo, only tourists.
@@aaronjhnsnagreed. Born and raised. The worst donut shop in the city. It’s funny to watch people toting giant pink boxes of garbage donuts through old town though✌️
Boycott Tesla. What is wrong with y'all?
Best city I've ever lived in. Number one benefit is relatively few scumbag Republican traitors here and that is priceless.
That definitely seems to be the draw for some people no doubt. To me, the close proximity to so much nature is the real gem but to each their own! Thanks for watching 😁
Cry harder lol.
Don’t forget one of the top food scenes in the nation. ❤
@ facts!!
It's a cold, wet overpriced dump.