Neighborhood school across the street and up the hill. Looks like a school, not a factory. Gardens on the school grounds, different than the US model (big parking lot and few windows)Notable degree of cleanliness prevails. Possibly that training starts early? A commonly held societal value?The hillside neighborhood is an oasis of quiet. The neighborhood streets are typically 12-14′ wide. “Fire codes” wouldn’t allow this street typology in the US.The practice of walking to school is nearly universal and starts early.Car use around the school is restricted. The community assures that children walk, and that while walking they are safe.
Oregon was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859. Founded as a refuge from disputes over slavery, Oregon had a “whites only” clause in its original state Constitution.–Wikipedia
Portland, 600,000+ souls and 4 homicides so far this year. A different culture than in the east. Demographics based? The calming effects of cbd? Even the graffiti is calm.
