WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT EAST BAYSIDE

We asked Portlanders to describe their neighborhoods, and these are the words they used.

My neighborhood is a changing place that's probably best known for the light industrial flats. The people who live here are diverse. Our favorite neighborhood business is Ten Ten Pie and when we have spare time we like to visit bayside trails for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably not telling. Dan
My neighborhood is a scary place that's probably best known for Immigrants. The people who live here are poor. Our favorite neighborhood business is Whole Foods and when we have spare time we like to visit the Old Port for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the Bakery. Dan
My neighborhood is an up and coming place that's probably best known for its diversity. The people who live here are from all different backgrounds. Our favorite neighborhood business is Silly's and when we have spare time we like to visit Coffee By Design for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the sunsets over the cityscape. Maddie
My neighborhood is a diverse place that's probably best known for Kennedy Park. The people who live here are ____________. Our favorite neighborhood business is Silly's and when we have spare time we like to visit the Bayside Trail for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the murals along Bayside Trail. Christian