It occurred to me that until now I have only been profiling large cities. I realized that some of you might be interested in moving somewhere where the pace is a little bit slower. This week I'll be profiling Eugene, Oregon. I have always considered Eugene to be the "Fort Collins of the West." Eugene's population of just over 137,000 means it has almost exactly the same population as Fort Collins. Additionally, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon meaning the college town vibe is alive and well in this city. As you can see from the map, while not on the coast, Eugene lies fairly close to the Pacific Ocean. As with the rest of the Pacific Northwest, it rains a lot in this town. With an average annual rainfall of 50" Eugene receives over 14" of rain a year more than Portland.Recreation
Due to a wealth of easily accessible hiking trails, rivers, and mountains, it should come as no surprise that Eugene is a town that is crazy about outdoor activities. Bicycle riding seems to be one of the most popular pastimes in this city. Debbie Williamson, a writer for the Lane County, where Eugene is located, magazine has this to say about Eugene's trails, " Lane County, Oregon is a cycling paradise for both road and mountain biking. Within a half hour’s ride from Eugene, cyclist’s encounter vineyard covered hills reminiscent of France and f
lat stretches of scenic byways resembling Holland. " With this imagery even the most hardened enemy of bicycle riding would be tempted to give it a try. Besides outdoor activities Eugene is also known for its performing and visual art scene. The Hult Center for the Performing Arts, pictured here, is home to many performances and houses a concert hall, theatre, amphitheatre, and several art galleries. Additionally, there are a large number of live theatre groups that perform here including the Willamette Repertory Theatre and the Actor's Cabaret.Jobs
Locating a good job is probably the most important consideration of any move to a new city. In Eugene, the largest employers are the University of Oregon and The Sacred Heart Medical Center. Interestingly enough many large multinational corporations got their start in Eugene including Nike and Adobe. Following are links to job boards for the city and the university.
City of Eugene
http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=244&PageID=0
The University of Oregon
http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/classified.php
and
http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative
The abundance of art, outdoor activities and natural beauty make Eugene an appealing place for some. For those who love the small town vibe of Fort Collins but want a change of scenery Eugene should remain a serious consideration. Additionally, Eugene is a college town which means the live music and underground film culture should be alive and well. Check it out.
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