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Gresham, Oregon:
Between the big-city hustle to the west and the solitude of the
countryside to the east, you will find Gresham - fourth largest city
in Oregon. For decades, the City of Gresham has experienced rapid
population growth. Home of Miss Oregon 2003.
The quality of life experienced by our citizens is superb. The
community's image and amenities depend on a financially sustainable
future, open spaces, parks, community events, quality commercial, and
industrial development, and an excellent infrastructure system. The
"good life" for our citizens depends heavily on our commitment to
having a vision and the willingness to follow it through.
The City has taken a visionary land-use direction by creating three
exciting neighborhood districts along the MAX light rail line. These
districts offer unique opportunities for urban development and
redevelopment. Through private and public partnerships like our
Mayor's Business Advisory Round Table and the Gresham International
Relations Coalition, we're taking proactive, creative, and assertive
action to continually find ways to improve the image and quality of
livability for our citizens and community.
About
Gresham
With a population of over 90,000,
Gresham is Oregon's fourth largest city. Together with the neighboring
community of Troutdale, the Gresham area offers a wide variety of
shopping, tourism and business opportunities.
Gresham is known as "the City of Music," hosting the annual Mt. Hood
Jazz Festival every summer. Whether you are relaxing to an evening of
fine Northwest Cuisine, enjoying one of several musical events, or
participating in outdoor sports and recreation, Gresham is a great
destination with endless possibilities.
Go hiking or biking on the many trails and parks or indulge in 18
holes on a world class golf course. Experience daily excursions to the
scenic Columbia River Gorge, only fifteen minutes away. This National
Scenic Area boasts one-of-a-kind views of the Columbia Gorge, created
by the river cutting through the Cascade Mountains on its way to the
picturesque Pacific Ocean. Miles of hiking trails make for easy access
to hundreds of beautiful waterfalls throughout the region.
News:
The local news for the Gresham area is provided by the Gresham Outlook
newspaper.
Gresham Outlook
1190 NE Division
P. O. Box 747
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-2181
Population:
(April 1, 2000): 90,205
Increase per month: 150 persons
Education Contact Numbers:
Centennial (503) 760-7990
David Douglas (503) 252-2900
Gresham/Barlow (503) 669-2450
Parkrose (503) 257-5200
Reynolds (503) 661-7200
Mt. Hood Community College (503) 667-6422
Gresham, Oregon Demographic
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