Name: Boulevard
Address: Waterbury

About the neighborhood

Boulevard offers a peaceful neighborhood filled with mostly single detached homes alongside some large apartment buildings and duplexes, providing a variety of unit sizes from lofts to spacious four-bedroom options. This area showcases charming older architecture, primarily dating from before the 1960s, giving it unique character and history. Residents benefit from close proximity to primary schools and convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes. Public transportation is available through several nearby bus lines, making travel more accessible. Parking tends to be easy, and the environment is calm, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere for all who settle there.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to reside in a compact area will enjoy the pedestrian-friendly character of Boulevard; running common errands is convenient without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. However, cycling is difficult in this neighborhood as the bicycling network is rather poor, and traveling by bike is rendered strenuous by the often hilly area. Boulevard is not an especially pleasant part of Waterbury for traveling by public transit. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. However, Boulevard is car friendly. Finding a parking spot is generally easy.

Services

Home buyers in this neighborhood will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. Moreover, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a small variety of cafes can be found as well. It is also a reasonably short distance to a good choice of clothing stores. In terms of education, primary schools are easy to get to without the need for a vehicle from any location in Boulevard. On the other hand, locals may consider it very hard to get to high schools as pedestrians. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Boulevard is a neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a laid-back environment. Boulevard remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians; however those who are near the railway line may experience higher levels of noise.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

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

Transit friendly4.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk