Mississippi

Neighborhood Description: North Mississippi Avenue is a thriving inner North Portland neighborhood commercial district that also serves as a destination for dining, shopping and entertainment for the greater Portland area. Anchored by the extremely popular Rebuilding Center at the south end of the street, Mississippi Avenue is bustling day and night and is home to a diverse array of locally owned businesses including Por Que No, Pin Me, Lorenzo’s, Pistil’s, Blue Sky, Bella Norte, the Fresh Pot and Lovely Hula Hands, to name a few - and cultural and community institutions such as the notable Mississippi Studios, Northwest Professional Dance Project and the Q Center. The avenue has seem tremendous change over the last ten years as it transformed from a long forgotten street car era commercial center to a now revitalized community surging with new energy. The combination of historic storefront charm, a close-in east side location and countless hours of dedication from the local business community to breathe new life into the street has created the framework for one of Portland’s funkiest and most desirable east-side neighborhoods. Mississippi Avenue is desirable location for local business owners to serve a wide spectrum of Portlanders’ retail, dining and entertainment tastes – however the most ardent supporters of the district are the creative class of 20-, 30- and 40-somethings who fill the coffee shops, bars and shops and pride themselves on supporting local business.

For more information:
Portland Bridges.com
Via Magazine Article
Rebuilding Center
Mississippi Pizza Pub

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