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Costa Pacific to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Villebois Village Center

07-28-09
Andy Green

Villebois Village Center, Wilsonville, OregonThe need is constant.
The gratification is instant.

Give blood.

Award-winning master planner and developer, Costa Pacific Communities, recently announced that it will sponsor a blood drive through the American Red Cross between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th in the Villebois Village Center in Wilsonville, Oregon.

The blood drive will be open to residents living throughout the area and will be held at Costa Pacific Communities' Sales & Information Center located at 11422 SW Barber Drive, Wilsonville, Oregon. Identification is required, so be sure and bring your drivers license or other form of identification to the blood drive.

For more information about the blood drive or to schedule your appointment, please call Jeremy Comiskey at 503.646.8888 x16 or email jeremy@costapacific.com.

More people are moving to Oregon than Washington

07-28-09
Andy Green

According to The Columbian, a newspaper serving residents living in and around Southwest Washington, Oregon ranked second out of 50 states as a popular inbound destination for people moving households in the first half of the year. This ranking was a result of an annual migration study completed by United Van Lines, a St. Louis-based moving company.

The survey recorded 1,716 household moves connected to Oregon, 59.3 percent of which were transported into Oregon and 40.7 percent of the moves were carried out of the state.

Washington state ranked 39th on a list of the most popular inbound destinations. Of the 4,366 household moves connected to Washington, 46.6 percent or 2,036 households were inbound and the remaining 53.4 percent were outbound migrations.

The Portland metropolitan area, including its surrounding suburbs, has indeed become a popular destination spot for people. Communities like the City of Wilsonville have seen a significant influx of people who were drawn to the area for its close proximity to downtown Portland as well as its exceptional quality of life.

Wilsonville's Villebois neighborhood is becoming a popular community for neighbors to relocate. From its easy access to public transportation to its future developments as a master planned community with space for retail and restaurants and residential (...oh my!), Villebois has been dubbed "America's Next Great Community".

If you're interested in learning more about the Villebois neighborhood, please visit ChangeHowYouLive.com. Or call 866-580-2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com for additional details about this award-winning neighborhood.

Portland, Oregon Voted Most Underrated - and Cleanest City - in the Country

07-22-09
Andy Green

Portland, OregonTripAdvisor.com recently released its 2009 American city survey of the best and worst of major U.S. cities. Our own Portland, Oregon was voted the most underrated city in the U.S.

The report surveyed more than 3,400 U.S. respondents, who gave their opinions on everything from the healthiest and sexiest cities to the cities with most annoying accents. Click here to read the full article.

Located just 16 miles south of Portland, the award-winning Villebois community is set against picturesque town of Wilsonville. Developed by renowned Costa Pacific Communities, Villebois enjoys a breathtaking natural backdrop, sure to inspire you and your family each and every day. Within the community, you'll find a charming gathering place-Piazza Villebois-at the heart of a vibrant Village Center, complete with shops, restaurants, and parks.

And, because Villebois is so close to Portland, visiting the excitement of the city is just as easy as relaxing in the shade of an oak tree. From museums, to golfing, to skiing, and more, Villebois' close proximity to the city blends seamlessly with its location in nature: which means you can connect-or disconnect-with each, whenever you'd like.

For more information about the Villebois Village Center, or Portland, Oregon, visit ChangeHowYouLive.com. You may also contact Costa Pacific New Home Specialist Andy Green at 866-580-2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com.

The Villebois Village Center's Carvalho Condominiums: Townhomes with Panache

07-22-09
Andy Green

The Carvalho Condominiums in the Villebois Village Center just south of Portland, Oregon are host to an array of beautiful townhome-style homes that offer spacious two bedroom, two bathroom floor plans. Boasting a distinctive European architectural style and providing residents with a completely carefree lifestyle, the Carvalho Condominiums feature open, airy kitchens with G-E Home Essential appliance packages, covered porches and no maintenance yards.

The Villebois Village Center in Wilsonville, Oregon, will be a unique blend of row homes, condominiums, sidewalk cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Invest in the future of the Villebois Village Center today. The first homes are now for sale.

Visit ChangeHowYouLive.com, call 866-580-2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com to learn more about the Villebois Village Center.

Don't miss the Memorial Park & Murase Plaza Walking Tour this weekend in Wilsonville, Oregon!

07-09-09
Andy Green

Memorial Park in Wilsonville, OregonWilsonville Community Program
Date:
7/12/2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: NO COST
Location: Meet at Murase Plaza Water Feature at 9:45 a.m.

Take a beautiful 3.4 mile walking tour through the city of Wilsonville, Oregon's (home to the Villebois neighborhood) oldest and largest park, Memorial Park.

The City of Wilsonville is working in partnership with METRO's "Walk There" program by providing a guided walking tour that starts at Murase Plaza winds south past the historic barn and down to the sports fields and recreational areas.

The tour will continue to the east where a pedestrian footbridge allows a beautiful viewing point of Boeckman Creek.

Heading south, the trail loops around undeveloped park areas with open meadows and enters an old growth forested area with views of the Willamette River.

Don't forget your camera or your binoculars so that you can capture the beauty and wildlife that you observe.

For more information about Wilsonville, Oregon, real estate in Oregon or Wilsonville condos, please call 866.580.2836 or email Blog@CostaPacific.com.