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This is a picture of a TriMet bus. The Beaverton Transit Center is a key hub in the configuration of TriMet lines, connecting Portland with much of the west side of the Metro area. This leads to lots of people moving both by bus and car through the city of Beaverton during their commutes.

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This is a photo of Beaverton in the 1950s. There was much more farmland during this time.

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This is a photo of the Beaverton Night Market. It features vendors, activities, and entertainers representing peoples from all over the globe. Each year the market welcomes around 14,000 people with numbers only growing with time. The city is celebrating its 11th Night Market this year.

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This is a map of the City of Beaverton's Neighborhood Associations. Each neighborhood has their own individual priorities and character, which impacts development and culture.

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This is a picture showcasing part of the boardwalk at Tualatin Hills Nature Park, a 222-acre wildlife preserve with wetlands, forests and streams. This park is an amazing space for those who enjoy bird watching, paved trails, soft-surface trails, and watching the seasons change. It is located in the heart of Beaverton and offers a place for those in the suburbs to get out into nature without needing to go too far outside city boundaries. Conservation is an important function of Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District, who runs the park.

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This is a map showing where Beaverton is located in the state of Oregon. Beaverton is the 7th largest city in the state.

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This article provides a brief overview of the history of Beaverton. Specific highlights include the recognition of the indigenous peoples in the region, the Kalapuya people and the subgroup Atfalati, who maintained permanent and temporary villages. One of the settlements was called Chakeipi, "the place of the beaver". With westward expansion in the 1840s,, the beaver-engineered bodies of water were drained to establish farms. Farming and lumber continued to be a main source of industry in the area until changes brought on post-World War II.

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The Beaverton Oregon History Association
is a non-profit association committed to
procuring, preserving, and presenting
the history of our city.

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This article explains the name "Silicon Forest" which is used to describe the cluster of high-technology firms in Washington county. This industry accounted for 19 percent of Oregon's economy in 2005. This industry has prompted rapid development in Beaverton and the broader Washington county. Notable companies include Tektronix, Intel, and Nike.

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The Silicon Forest is the name applied to the cluster of high-technology firms (computer and electronic products) in Washington County. The name echoes that of…

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Oregon is experiencing increasingly warm temperatures, alongside the rest of the world. While the high temperatures can be difficult to manage, the duration of the heat is an key source of anxiety. Emergency response coordinators who have historically managed heating and warming centers are now needing to pivot to operating cooling centers. This issue is particularly concerning for elderly and disabled people in our community, who make up the majority of the deaths caused by high temperatures.

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Heat waves are hitting Oregon’s oldest population the hardest

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Oregon’s temperatures are dipping, but last month’s heat wave solidified an unsettling trend: Extreme heat is hitting Oregon’s aging population hard.

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This article provides history regarding the history of the area and the origins of the city of Beaverton. Early industry included logging and wood products along with flour and cereal mills. Beaverton was formally incorporated with a population of 400 in 1893.

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The Tualatin Valley and Beaverton area was originally the home of native people called the Atfalati. Westerners later mispronounced the name Tualatin. The tribe was a hunter-gatherer group that relied more on plants than animals for their food. They made use of various plant materials for making their clothes, houses, and other personal effects. Although…

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This is a photo of the Fisher-Rossi building. The building was originally constructed in 1916 with an east and west wing added between 1916 - 1921. The building is located in the Beaverton Downtown Historic District.

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Beaverton contributes to economic change through its tech, manufacturing, and retail sectors, attracting workers, infrastructure, and fostering innovation. The city’s proximity to major employers like Nike and Intel has shaped regional economic growth, while also being impacted by global market shifts, supply chain challenges, and remote work trends. These forces influence local policy decisions on housing affordability, infrastructure investment, and workforce training.

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Beaverton’s religious landscape has grown more diverse over time, increasing the presence of different faiths and religious centers. Immigrant communities have introduced new religious traditions, contributing to cultural exchange and expanding the city’s spiritual life. Religion has also played an important part in the city's growth and services, particularly after the arrival of settler-colonialism, as exemplified in the work done by St. Mary's.

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Beaverton currently has 6 sister cities across the globe, establishing and fostering international relationships. They are:

Birobidjan, Russia

Cheonan, Korea

Cluses, France

Gotemba, Japan

Hsinchu, Taiwan

Trossingen, Germany

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About Our Sister Cities | Beaverton, OR - Official Website

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In 1987, when Beaverton’s first international sister city relationship was established, particular attention was given to Pacific Rim countries due to the strong cultural and economic ties with Beaverton.

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Nike's World Headquarter is located in unincorporated Washington County, but surrounded by Beaverton. Thus, Nike's facilities and workers have an important dynamic with the City of Beaverton. Things happening in and around Beaverton are impacted by and impact global markets.

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Localization efforts have been increasing in Beaverton. IMPACT Beaverton works with the City and the Chamber of Commerce to support new and growing businesses. This support includes free, confidential consultations and educational workshops for small businesses located in Beaverton.

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FREE and Confidencial 1:1 Small Business Advising. Asesoramiento GRATUITO y Confidencial 1:1 para Pequeñas Empresas.

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Beaverton also has a large farmers market, filled with artisan goods and produce from local farms.

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The Beaverton Farmers Market mission has always been to give our customers access to fresh local produce and artisan food products, as well as to foster a sense of community by providing its members with a place to gather that is safe and inclusive. We value our diverse community and the importance of fostering a sense of trust and belonging in all of its members, including staff, vendors, and customers, which is why we thrive on creating the best experiences for all.

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Beaverton Farmers Market gives our community access to a wide variety of fresh, local, in-season farm and artisan food products direct from the producer.

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Beaverton exists in a current childcare desert, which has a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, including single mothers, people of color, people with disabilities, and working class families. Finding quality and affordable childcare can be tremendously difficult. This report done by Washington County highlights how work is being done to reduce barriers for childcare centers to open or expand locations.

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The City of Beaverton has been the recipient of both the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities and Mayor's Climate Protection Award. Sustainability has long ben a core value of the city and retaining green spaces is important to the community. This sometimes comes into conflict with the need for more affordable housing.

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As a city with a population of more than 90,000, new residents to the City of Beaverton are amazed by the number of sister cities partnerships the Beaverton Sister Cities Program has maintained over its 26 year history: six! Our first partnership was formed with Gotemba, Japan; the latest with Cluses, France; and plans for expansion into Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China are being considered. With a mission to encourage cross-cultural understanding through promoting educational and economic exchange between the City of Beaverton and her sister cities around the world, our program is poised to celebrate the next 26 years and beyond.

Since becoming Mayor in 2008, and with substantial input from the Beaverton community, we have adopted a 10-point plan for achieving city goals which include economic development, cultural inclusion and sustainability. As a result of paying greater attention to our environment, the City of Beaverton has been honored with several environmental awards, including the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities and Mayor's Climate Protection Award. What better way to celebrate these accomplishments than by sharing them with our six sister cities, students and dignitaries alike?

In 2011, the city hosted an International Sustainability Leadership Project inviting a total of 25 students from each of our six sister cities to collaborate with 25 local students to study and review findings on ways to work together to sustain our planet. The project concluded with a presentation to the visiting Mayors, as well as Beaverton business and community leaders. In 2013, our sister city Cheonan, South Korea hosted a Quality of Life seminar, inviting three young adults from Beaverton to study with students from China, France, the Philippines, and Zimbabwe, as well as Korea. The program followed a format similar to the ISL Project where students collaborated on a variety of environmental topics and reported findings to their respective Mayors. The positive response from business and civic leaders suggests this type of programming will be repeated.

Economic development is an important component of the city's 10-point plan. Exchanges with our six sister cities often include visits to local businesses that otherwise might not happen. In 2010, one such exchange helped to open the door for a Beaverton business. This amazing opportunity benefitted the local business, which in turn has benefitted the city. We may not celebrate this level of success with every international exchange, but I am happy to report each visit improves the chances for future economic partnerships by keeping the lines of communication open.

With 25 percent of the city's population born outside the U.S., the City of Beaverton has earned the reputation of being a very friendly, welcoming community. As a matter of fact, more than 100 languages are spoken in households throughout the city! With such a diverse population, cross-cultural understanding happens on the local level as well. The truly diverse Sister Cities Advisory Board is lucky to have sitting and recent members representing Armenia, China, Kenya, Korea, and Singapore. As the Sister Cities Program continues to maintain and develop partnerships on the global stage, so, too, will they have a partner organization beginning in 2014 to broaden local outreach in the community with the newly created Diversity Advisory Board.

When a member of the community asks why this program is important, as the Mayor of a member city of Sister Cities International, and a sister city to six treasured cities around the globe, I tell them the greatest reward is to hear a young adult returning from an international exchange say the experience was "life-changing" as they talk about forming and nurturing lifelong friendships. These future leaders continue the legacy of shrinking our global community by crafting bridges to cultural respect and understanding, as well as appreciating the necessity of protecting our environment-goals extremely important to the City of Beaverton and our community, both local and global.

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Beaverton, Oregon: Partnering for Environmental Innovation

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Nov 18, 2013 // As a city with a population of more than 90,000, new residents to the City of Beaverton are amazed by the number of sister cities partnerships the Beaverton Sister Cities Program has maintained over its 26 year history: six!

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Beaverton currently has around 2% commercial vacancy currently and while is it part of the Silicon Forest, it also has limited industrial space. This means that people often have to look for creative ideas for expansion. Many people work in other cities but live in Beaverton.

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Some of the top employers in the city are Providence Health System, Nike, Analog Devices, and Tektronix.

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The 2022 Bias-Based Policing Report from the Beaverton Police Department highlights disproportionate STOP (Statistical Transparency of Policing) Data. Based on 2021 Census data, Black and Latinx individuals experiencing disproportionate rates of policing as compared to other demographics.

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Nearly a quarter of people in Beaverton are immigrants. This has had an incredibly positive impact on the culture of Beaverton, and has historically been due to the job market here.

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According to U.S. Census Data, the top three industries in Beaverton are:

1. Educational services, and health care and social assistance

2. Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services

3. Retail trade

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This is the Beaverton School Districts Annual "At-A-Glance" Profile, which provides data on various performance metrics and demographic data. Highlights are:

1. 82% of teachers are white, followed by 9% Latinx teacher, and 5% Asian teachers.

2. BSD scores above the state average on regular attendance.

3. BSD scores slightly above state average regarding the number of students who receive diplomas in 4 year.

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Beaverton has actively pursued public health initiatives, such as expanding access to healthcare services and promoting community wellness programs. City policies on pedestrian and bicycle safety reflect a broader shift toward preventative health measures. These efforts are influenced by rising public demand for safe, healthy living environments and responsive local governance.

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Sisters of St. Mary's of Oregon has had a longstanding presence in Oregon. Settlers from Minnesota arrived in Jordan, Oregon, in July 1884. This group of settlers included the women who would become the first Sisters of St. Mary's. St. Mary's orphanage in Beaverton was approved for construction in 1889. In 1901, the community adopted English instead of German. The Sisters were known for providing educational services, nursing, and running orphanages in the Beaverton area and the state of Oregon.

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In August 1920, due to pressure from the Ku Klux Klan, Oregon legislators passed laws threatening the future of private schools.
The “Garb Law” banned Sisters, who wore habits, from teaching in public schools.

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Timeline Events – Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

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Sharing in the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News of God’s love.

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Approximately 31% of people in Beaverton identify as religious, predominantly Christian. This is slightly lower than the average, 41%, in the Portland-Vancouver metro area.

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Bilal Masjid was built formally in Beaverton in 1994. This article explains its origins and function in the community.

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Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 29 October 2006.

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The Islamic Center of Portland was formally built in 1993 and was renovated and expanded in 2002. This article from Reed College archives some of its history. This highlights the link between education, globalization, and religion.

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Baha’is of Beaverton formed a Local Spiritual Assembly in Beaverton in 1972. At the time, there were nine adult Baha'is living within the city limits, which allowed for the formation of a Local Spiritual Assembly.

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The City is currently updating its Transportation System Plan for the first time in 15 years.

Goals:

Convenient Choices for Everyone

Reliable* Choices for Everyone

Affordable Choices for Everyone

Safe and Comfortable Choices for Everyone

Connected, Active, & Enriching Choices for Everyone

Sustainable & Carbon-Free Choices for Everyone

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Go Beaverton - Transportation System Plan Update | Beaverton, OR - Official Website

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Project page for Go Beaverton - Transportation System Plan Update information

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Beaverton's Comprehensive Plan has also undergone many changes to aid in compliance and general improvement regarding public health. The city has identified a few different priority categories and highlighted how the Comprehensive Plan can aid in these goals.

Goals:

Healthy Food

Physical Activity

Healthy Environment

Access to Health Care

Social Safety Net

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This publication was supported by the City of Beaverton, under Cooperative Agreement Number 1H75DP004281-01 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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There are also efforts being made to calm traffic for livability and safety benefits. This website goes further into how and where this has been implemented.

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Traffic Calming | Beaverton, OR - Official Website

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The traffic calming program is intended to improve compliance with the posted speed limits.