Name: Audubon Place
Address: Plano

About the neighborhood

Audubon Place features a variety of spacious single detached homes and small apartment buildings, primarily built between 1960 and 1980, many offering three or more bedrooms. The neighborhood benefits from convenient cycling infrastructure, making bike travel simple and efficient. Residents have access to bus lines with stops located near most residences, adding transit options to the area. Several nearby neighborhoods provide well-maintained parks and green spaces perfect for outdoor activities. A range of grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are available within practical distances, enhancing daily convenience. Streets tend to be calm and peaceful, contributing to a tranquil residential environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who appreciate residing in a compact area will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighborhood; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is also convenient in Audubon Place. Cars are an excellent mode of transportation in this part of the city. It is easy to park. In contrast, Audubon Place is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes.

Services

Home buyers in Audubon Place will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. Likewise, there are a good number of options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a decent choice of clothing stores. Regarding education, in Audubon Place, home owners will almost always be able to reach primary schools without a vehicle. In contrast, Audubon Place does not have any high schools. Locals are served by public and private elementary schools.

Character

Audubon Place is a great part of Plano for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Plano with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short distance away. On the other hand, there is not much greenery in this area; although, there are a few parks close by for residents to enjoy and they are especially well-spread out, making them easy to reach.

Car friendly9.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk