page_title: Architecture of Portland, Oregon
section_title: Bridges
hierarchical_section_title: Architecture of Portland, Oregon / Bridges
caption_attribution_description: The Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon. 7 segment panoramic image using Canon 5D w/ 70-200mm lens. (Note: The light rail train visible in this photo has been digitally altered in the process of splicing multiple images to create this panoramic view; the train's front end is missing, and the rear section appears shorter here than in reality.)
context_page_description: Portland architecture includes a number of notable buildings, a wide range of styles, and a few notable pioneering architects.
  The scale of many projects is relatively small, as a result of the relatively small size of downtown-Portland blocks and strict height restrictions enacted to protect views of nearby Mount Hood from Portland's West Hills. Although these restrictions limit project size, they contribute to Portland's reputation for thoughtful urban planning and livability.
  Many older buildings have been preserved and re-used, including many glazed terra-cotta buildings.
  Portland is a leader in sustainable architecture and is known for its focus on urban planning. As of 2009, Portland has the second highest number of LEED-accredited "green" buildings of any city in the U.S., second only to Chicago.
context_section_description: Portland has many bridges:
caption: The Steel Bridge over the Willamette River
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