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The '''City of Portland''' ('''Portland''') is located in the northeast part of the creative map. Fictionally, it has a population of 2.87 Million, similar to that of Montreal and Toronto. Portland is the capital of Neo-Canada, a nation that has a large presence in the northeast part of the creative map, and smaller presences in the southern part of the map in Ashfield.
'''NOTE: PORTLAND AND NEO-CANADA HAVE A FICTIONAL TIME AND IS CURRENTLY BASED IN 2019'''
'''NOTE: PORTLAND AND NEO-CANADA HAVE A FICTIONAL TIME AND IS CURRENTLY BASED IN 2019'''


== Fictional History ==
===Early history===
In 1736, a group of settlers from Montreal and Ottawa found land near Lake Champlain in what is current-day Vermont. After the United States was born in 1776, the settlers were rushed closer to the border of Quebec but did not get attention even after it's population reached 4000 in 1793. The settlement was then named Port Landing, after the name of a fort. In 1827 an inferno erupted, burning down 20 of the 120 buildings. killing 320. The settlement was renamed Portland in 1853, and was officially crowned as a city, and became independent from British run Canada, with the population reaching 19,388.
===Civil war===
In 1904, Portland entered a civil war after accusations of rigged elections arose. East Portland was supported by Canada and the United States, with West Portland declaring independence. On Feburary 23, 1906, East Portland developed a strong explosive, and a target was chosen. This was used to end the war quickly against West Portland.
===West Portland, isolation and modern day Portland===
Portland developed an atomic bomb in 1956. At this time, the population was at 670,000. On May 5th, 1967, during the Expo 67 in Montreal, the Canadian Prime Minister Lester B Pearson was shot in the head thrice by Portland extremist Marc De Champ. Soon after, a wall was built around Portland, causing what was christened as Neo-Canada to declare independence on June 1st, 1967.
1993: The United States invaded Mexico in a nuclear war, causing the Cold War to reach its peak, with the Soviet Union being dissolved.
1997: Neo-Canada invades the Dying United States, taking Maine, Northeast Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Upstate New York. as well as Michigan.
1999: Canada annexes Oregon and declares war on the USSR, however, nothing really happens. the population is now 1.28 Million.
2001: Shortly after 9/11 Britain accuses Scotland of corruption and nukes are sent across the border.
2005: Britain invades France and Portugal, Iceland develops nuclear weapons and they are sent to Denmark as a message of hate.
2007: The USSR invades china and turkey, millions are dead and the middle east unites as one. the population is now 1.5 Million
2011: A package explodes in London releasing Anthrax across the city, hundreds of thousands die and the attack is blamed on the United States.
2013: The United States goes into a civil war, the east vs the west, the war goes nuclear and the population drastically goes down.
2014: The United States has officially collapsed, Lucite takes control. the population is now at 1.74 Million
2015: Portland Researchers find a cure for cancer, HIV, AIDS, and Alzheimer's Disease
2017: Portland's Population reaches 2 Million. the rest of Canada is 38 Million, Neo-Canada, 18.9 Million.
2019: All Is Well, Status Quo.
== General Information ==
=== Districts ===
Portland has 24 Districts, these include:
District 1 Downtown/Central area
District 2 Midtown 
District 3 Uptown and Bowie Square
District 4 Glenheim and Lower Glenheim
District 5 Olympic Park and bordering areas


The City of Portland is located in the northeast part of the creative map, it is a booming city with a population af around 2.87 Million, similar to that of Montreal And Toronto. Portland is the capitol of Neo-Canada, a nation that has a large presence in the north east part of the creative map, and smaller presences in the southern part of the map in Ashfield.
District 6 Market


'''HISTORY'''
District 7 Riverdale *This area is neutral*
1736: a group of settlers from Montreal and Ottawa, found land near Lake Champlain  in what is current day Vermont.


1776: The United States is born and settlers are rushed closer to the border of Quebec, but remain hidden
District 8 Old Town


1793: the town population reaches about 4,000 and the settlement is names after a nearby fort; the name: Port Landing. (Landing = fort name)
District 9 The LGBTQ Village


1827: a fire erupts burning down 20 of the 120 buildings. killing 320 and injuring many more.
District 10 The Junction


1853: the name of Port Landing is changed to Portland, and is officially crowned as a city and becomes independent from British run Canada. the population reaches 19,388
District 11 Don Mills/University


1867: Canada celebrates its confederation as a country and many residents in Portland celebrate.
District 12 Kennedy


1889: massive floods ravage the whole north east killing 10 and many more are lost.
District 13 Woodland Hills


1904: Portland enters a dark stage as West Portland accuses East Portland of rigging an election, through this, a civil war is made, East Portland is backed by Canada and the United States and West Portland is independent.  The Population is now 139,000
District 14 Rosedale *predominately french*


FEB 23 1906: East Portland develops a very strong explosive, and seeing as the war is slowing down, the bomb is dropped on West Portland Headquarters. instantly 500 are killed and over 10,000 are injured.  The Population is now at 120,000
District 15 Riverwood


1914: World War One begins and 4000 troops are sent from Portland to fight abroad in France, specifically Vimy Ridge. only 400 make it back home later on in 1918.
District 16 Montmorency


1927: The economy slowly dies out, however Portland is not effected as much as the United States or Canada. the population is 540,000
District 17 Diamond Coast


1939: World War Two begins and this time 14,000 troops are sent. however only 1500 come back alive.
District 18 Northport


1954: Portland announces it has created and successfully tested an Atomic bomb, the population is now 670,000
District 19 Dawson


MAY 5 1967: Expo 67 is held in Montreal, and the current Canadian Prime Minister Lester B Pearson is leaving an event but is shot 5 times. 3 in the head and 2 in the stomach by a Portland Extremist named Marc De Champ.
District 20 Forest Park


Late 1967: A wall is built around Portland and is isolated from the rest of Canada, during this time the population rises to 650,000 a record high. Neo-Canada, is born.
District 21 Parliament District 


June 1 1987: Neo-Canada is declared an official country world wide, and takes up space in Vermont, Quebec, and some parts of Maine and New Hampshire. the wall has also been taken down
District 22 Bushwell Park


1991: The Soviet Union collapses and business is usual in Neo-Canada. the population reaches 890,000
District 23 Ashfield


1993: Chaos ensues as the united states invades Mexico using nuclear weapons. Russia immediately reacts by turning back into the Soviet Union. a campaign is launched to destroy as many former USSR States as possible and invade, the invasion succeeds.
District 24 Bailliestown 


1995: Korea invades North Korea and a united Korea is born. China Annexes Mongolia and Vietnam. South Africa destroys Zimbabwe and a nuclear war in Africa ensues.
The way the districts are laid out is by the closest major intersection, i.e Downtown is along Yonge St. However, some districts are not connected to the actual city, and this will be worked on. Some sub-cities include: Diamond Coast, Champlain Heights, and Angels Bay. all of which will have their own articles later on.  


1997: Neo-Canada invades a Dying United States, taking Maine, Northeast Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Upstate New York. as well as Michigan.
=== Transportation ===
Portland has a fully working Metro system, consisting of 18 Stations. as well as a regional rail, and RER (Regional Express Rail), Streetcar services, and a bus system, the Portland airport is still under construction,


1999: Canada annexes Oregon and declares war on the USSR, however, nothing really happens. the population is now 1.28 Million.
'''Metro'''
The Metro consists of 7 Lines: The Glenheim Line, The Berri Line, The Bloor Line, The Rosedale LRT Line, the Canada Line, The Olympic Line, and the RER (Park Line). Major Terminal Stations are: City Central, Downtown, and Market Stations. The Metro is open from 5 AM to 1 AM on weekdays and from 11 AM to 7 PM On Weekends. an estimated 600,000 people travel on the metro every day, making it the most used way of transit in the city.
 
[[File:2017-05-09 17.09.05.png|thumbnail|The Portland Metro Map]]
 
 
'''Streetcars'''
The Streetcar system consists of 3 Lines, The Downtown Line (E/W), The Circle Line (N/S/E/W), and the Old Town Line, (N/S). the streetcar system has always been the second most used way of transit, with an estimated 100,000 riders per day.
 
'''RER (Park Line)'''
Although the RER is a metro line, it also substitutes as an express rail from Dawson to City central. it is used by about 50,000 people per day.
 
'''Commuter Rail'''
Portland Transit runs commuter rail and almost all other forms of public transit. the commuter rail lines are still being built but are planned to go from Konin to City Central, and from Diamond Coast to City Central. as well as a line from Uptown to City Central.
 
== Population and Citizens ==
Portland's Population is about 2,638,172 People. the population of the city is:
French Canadian: 57%
First Nations/Aboriginal 23%
American: 15%
Other: 5%
 
== Notable Buildings  ==
Some notable buildings in Portland are
 
City Hall
 
Neo-Canada Parliament
 
Government of Canada Tower


2001: shortly after 9/11 Britain accuses Scotland of corruption and nukes are sent across the border.
Daskov Plaza


2005: Britain invades France and Portugal, Iceland develops nuclear weapons and they are sent to Denmark as a message of hate.
Atlus/Nexus Tower


2007: the USSR invades china and turkey, millions are dead and the middle east unites as one. the population is now 1.5 Million
WOOHP 1


2011: a package explodes in London releasing Anthrax across the city, hundred of thousands die and the attack is blamed on the United States.
WOOHP 2


2013: The United states goes into a civil war, the east vs the west, the war goes nuclear and the population drastically goes down.
Harmony Music Tower


2014: The United states has officially collapsed, Lucite takes control. the population is now at 1.74 Million
Old City Hall


2015: Portland Researchers find a cure for Cancer, HIV, AIDS and Alzheimer's Disease
Old Town Market Building


2017: Portland's Population reaches 2 Million. the rest of Canada is 38 Million, Neo-Canada, 18.9 Million.
Portland City Central Station


2019: All Is Well.], Status Quo.  
However other builds consist of mainly residential and commercial. Downtown has 12 main towers followed by a few stragglers to the west.  


'''CITY INFRASTRUCTURE'''
[[Category:Creative 1.8 Towns]]

Latest revision as of 18:28, 5 November 2020

Portland
Founder whbilbo
Warp Portland

The City of Portland (Portland) is located in the northeast part of the creative map. Fictionally, it has a population of 2.87 Million, similar to that of Montreal and Toronto. Portland is the capital of Neo-Canada, a nation that has a large presence in the northeast part of the creative map, and smaller presences in the southern part of the map in Ashfield.

NOTE: PORTLAND AND NEO-CANADA HAVE A FICTIONAL TIME AND IS CURRENTLY BASED IN 2019

Fictional History

Early history

In 1736, a group of settlers from Montreal and Ottawa found land near Lake Champlain in what is current-day Vermont. After the United States was born in 1776, the settlers were rushed closer to the border of Quebec but did not get attention even after it's population reached 4000 in 1793. The settlement was then named Port Landing, after the name of a fort. In 1827 an inferno erupted, burning down 20 of the 120 buildings. killing 320. The settlement was renamed Portland in 1853, and was officially crowned as a city, and became independent from British run Canada, with the population reaching 19,388.

Civil war

In 1904, Portland entered a civil war after accusations of rigged elections arose. East Portland was supported by Canada and the United States, with West Portland declaring independence. On Feburary 23, 1906, East Portland developed a strong explosive, and a target was chosen. This was used to end the war quickly against West Portland.

West Portland, isolation and modern day Portland

Portland developed an atomic bomb in 1956. At this time, the population was at 670,000. On May 5th, 1967, during the Expo 67 in Montreal, the Canadian Prime Minister Lester B Pearson was shot in the head thrice by Portland extremist Marc De Champ. Soon after, a wall was built around Portland, causing what was christened as Neo-Canada to declare independence on June 1st, 1967.

1993: The United States invaded Mexico in a nuclear war, causing the Cold War to reach its peak, with the Soviet Union being dissolved.

1997: Neo-Canada invades the Dying United States, taking Maine, Northeast Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Upstate New York. as well as Michigan.

1999: Canada annexes Oregon and declares war on the USSR, however, nothing really happens. the population is now 1.28 Million.

2001: Shortly after 9/11 Britain accuses Scotland of corruption and nukes are sent across the border.

2005: Britain invades France and Portugal, Iceland develops nuclear weapons and they are sent to Denmark as a message of hate.

2007: The USSR invades china and turkey, millions are dead and the middle east unites as one. the population is now 1.5 Million

2011: A package explodes in London releasing Anthrax across the city, hundreds of thousands die and the attack is blamed on the United States.

2013: The United States goes into a civil war, the east vs the west, the war goes nuclear and the population drastically goes down.

2014: The United States has officially collapsed, Lucite takes control. the population is now at 1.74 Million

2015: Portland Researchers find a cure for cancer, HIV, AIDS, and Alzheimer's Disease

2017: Portland's Population reaches 2 Million. the rest of Canada is 38 Million, Neo-Canada, 18.9 Million.

2019: All Is Well, Status Quo.

General Information

Districts

Portland has 24 Districts, these include:

District 1 Downtown/Central area

District 2 Midtown

District 3 Uptown and Bowie Square

District 4 Glenheim and Lower Glenheim

District 5 Olympic Park and bordering areas

District 6 Market

District 7 Riverdale *This area is neutral*

District 8 Old Town

District 9 The LGBTQ Village

District 10 The Junction

District 11 Don Mills/University

District 12 Kennedy

District 13 Woodland Hills

District 14 Rosedale *predominately french*

District 15 Riverwood

District 16 Montmorency

District 17 Diamond Coast

District 18 Northport

District 19 Dawson

District 20 Forest Park

District 21 Parliament District

District 22 Bushwell Park

District 23 Ashfield

District 24 Bailliestown

The way the districts are laid out is by the closest major intersection, i.e Downtown is along Yonge St. However, some districts are not connected to the actual city, and this will be worked on. Some sub-cities include: Diamond Coast, Champlain Heights, and Angels Bay. all of which will have their own articles later on.

Transportation

Portland has a fully working Metro system, consisting of 18 Stations. as well as a regional rail, and RER (Regional Express Rail), Streetcar services, and a bus system, the Portland airport is still under construction,

Metro The Metro consists of 7 Lines: The Glenheim Line, The Berri Line, The Bloor Line, The Rosedale LRT Line, the Canada Line, The Olympic Line, and the RER (Park Line). Major Terminal Stations are: City Central, Downtown, and Market Stations. The Metro is open from 5 AM to 1 AM on weekdays and from 11 AM to 7 PM On Weekends. an estimated 600,000 people travel on the metro every day, making it the most used way of transit in the city.

The Portland Metro Map


Streetcars The Streetcar system consists of 3 Lines, The Downtown Line (E/W), The Circle Line (N/S/E/W), and the Old Town Line, (N/S). the streetcar system has always been the second most used way of transit, with an estimated 100,000 riders per day.

RER (Park Line) Although the RER is a metro line, it also substitutes as an express rail from Dawson to City central. it is used by about 50,000 people per day.

Commuter Rail Portland Transit runs commuter rail and almost all other forms of public transit. the commuter rail lines are still being built but are planned to go from Konin to City Central, and from Diamond Coast to City Central. as well as a line from Uptown to City Central.

Population and Citizens

Portland's Population is about 2,638,172 People. the population of the city is: French Canadian: 57% First Nations/Aboriginal 23% American: 15% Other: 5%

Notable Buildings

Some notable buildings in Portland are

City Hall

Neo-Canada Parliament

Government of Canada Tower

Daskov Plaza

Atlus/Nexus Tower

WOOHP 1

WOOHP 2

Harmony Music Tower

Old City Hall

Old Town Market Building

Portland City Central Station

However other builds consist of mainly residential and commercial. Downtown has 12 main towers followed by a few stragglers to the west.

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