Name: Browne's Addition
Address: Spokane

About the neighborhood

Browne's Addition offers convenient access to multiple transportation options, including several bus lines with stops nearby and well-developed bicycling infrastructure. Most daily necessities, such as supermarkets and cafes, are close at hand, making errands outgoing and efficient. The neighborhood provides easy access to educational institutions, with both primary and high schools situated within a short distance. Several parks, including High Bridge Park and Coeur D Alene Park, are close by, offering plentiful outdoor opportunities. The residential options largely include small apartment buildings, larger complexes, and duplexes, providing a variety of living arrangements that suit diverse preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will attract property owners that appreciate a diversity of methods of transportation. It is easy for pedestrians to move around in Browne's Addition; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Bicycling is fairly popular in this part of Spokane since the cycling infrastructure is comprehensive. The public transit in Browne's Addition is reasonably practical. Residents benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. This neighborhood is also reasonably car friendly. It is convenient to access a place to park, and most real estate listings are a very short car ride from the closest highway.

Services

In this part of Spokane, locals will usually be able to get to primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Residents can choose between public and private high schools. As far as food is concerned, the nearest supermarket in Browne's Addition is generally only a very short distance away. Furthermore, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Browne's Addition has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Spokane it is very easy to find bars because they are well-spread throughout the area. Most areas in Browne's Addition are reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however noise can be bothersome closer to the railway line. There are approximately 10 parks close by for residents to visit, including Herbert M. Hamblen Conservation Area and High Bridge Park, making it very easy to get to them from the majority of locations within Browne's Addition.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.8

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

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk