Name: Bottineau
Address: Minneapolis

About the neighborhood

Bottineau offers a diverse selection of housing, including duplexes, large and small apartment buildings, as well as single detached homes with various sizes from lofts to multi-bedroom units. The neighborhood features an accessible public transit network supported by several nearby bus lines, complemented by numerous bike lanes that take advantage of the flat terrain. Numerous supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are conveniently located nearby, alongside accessible primary and high schools. Residents can benefit from peaceful surroundings with limited street noise, several nearby green spaces to explore, and a variety of well-distributed nightlife venues, making it a well-rounded community to consider.

Characteristics

Transportation

Bottineau will attract home buyers that use a variety of methods of transportation. Owing to a few nearby bus lines, this part of the city is transit friendly. This area is also conducive to people who like to get around as pedestrians; many day-to-day needs are convenient to meet without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close at hand. This neighborhood is a fairly pleasant part of Minneapolis for cyclists. More specifically, there are few elevation changes to confront cyclists, and the cycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive.

Services

In Bottineau, locals will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools without the use of a car. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, a supermarket is generally accessible within a very short distance from any home in this part of Minneapolis. Likewise, thanks to 30-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is usually a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner.

Character

Bottineau is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this neighborhood finding one of the about 10 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Bottineau is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. There are around 10 green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Above the Falls Regional Park, making them very easy to get to.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly7.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.6

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk