As the home of the University of Oregon, the City of Eugene attracts a steady river of exceptional talent from across the globe. The community has a long history of innovating, ranging from Nike’s waffle sole to advances in the biotechnical field. The city has a long history of being at the leading edge of national and state social, environmental, and economic policy issues. Eugene rivals Portland in diversity, innovation capacity, amenities and livability while offering a much more affordable cost of living than any major metro on the West Coast.