Name: Bloom
Address: Bloom

About the neighborhood

Bloom offers a peaceful environment with over 50 nearby parks, including Apollo Park, providing ample green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. The township features predominantly single detached homes, many built between the 1960s and 1970s, offering spacious residences with three or more bedrooms. Residents benefit from convenient access to primary and private schools spread throughout the area. Dining options are abundant, with over 100 restaurants to explore. Transportation within the township includes easy parking and access to several bus lines, while cycling is especially convenient due to mostly flat terrain, enhancing connectivity throughout the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a good mode of transportation in this township. It is very convenient to park. However, residents using public transit may experience limited choices in Bloom due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there is the Flossmoor and Homewood on the Metra Electric. Property owners are served by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. Bloom is moderately bike-friendly because there are not many hills to challenge cyclists. Getting around as a pedestrian is not particularly convenient for residents in this area since few daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle.

Services

It is easy to get to the nearest supermarket without the use of a vehicle in this area. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, for instance along 191st Place, and a limited variety of cafes is available as well. Regarding education, in Bloom, locals will generally be able to access primary schools without needing to get in a car. However, high schools are not especially abundant and consequently may require an extended trip to get to. In addition to public schools, Bloom is served by private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

The character of Bloom is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. There are over 150 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, like Plum Valley Ravines and Glenwood Woods South, which makes them very easy to access from a lot of locations in the township. This area is also very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive