Quality of Life in Eugene, Oregon

Located in southern Willamette Valley of western Oregon, 60 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and the same distance west of the Cascade Mountains, Eugene is known as the World’s Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors and has a population of approximately 154,000 people. Boasting many sustainable businesses and a long tradition in the farm-to-table food movement, the people here are known for their environmental consciousness. Also known as Track Town USA, the city has hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials – Track & Field four times at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.

The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the Eugene Airport air cargo building for its sustainability efforts in keeping buildings both energy efficient and environmentally sound. The Federal FULL ARTICLE
Eugene, Salem, Portland and the Rogue Valley all stand to benefit as Oregon is set to receive a $5.38 million State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant through the American Recovery and FULL ARTICLE
The people of Eugene are completely sold on the Saturday Market. The weekly festival of unusual arts‚ crafts and international food has been a mainstay on the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene since FULL ARTICLE

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Is this repetitive – Euphoria Chocolate? Euphoria Chocolate is one of several local food companies that give Eugene a deserved reputation as an FULL ARTICLE
The University of Oregon College of Education is an award-winning institute that has been training future teachers for more than a century. These FULL ARTICLE
The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the Eugene Airport air cargo building for its sustainability efforts in keeping buildings both energy FULL ARTICLE
Eugene is often regarded as one of the healthiest cities in the United States, and there are dozens of good reasons for that lofty distinction. The FULL ARTICLE

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