The Northwest District is a densely populated retail and residential neighborhood in the northwest section of Portland, Oregon. wikipedia 
NW 23rd & Irving
Craftsman-style and Old Portland-style houses are packed tightly together with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Portland Streetcar's first line terminates there, connecting the district to the Pearl District, Downtown Portland and points south to the South Waterfront.
NW 23rd Ave. – Dubbed Trendy-third, this major shopping street is lined with swanky clothing boutiques and other upscale retail, mixed with cafes and restaurants. This area is also known as Uptown, particularly its southern end near W Burnside St. and includes Nob Hill centered on NW 23rd Ave. and NW Lovejoy St.