Name: Carpenter (and Drake)
Address: Des Moines

About the neighborhood

Carpenter (and Drake) presents a neighborhood with convenient access to numerous nearby businesses, restaurants, and cafes, making daily errands easy to accomplish. This area benefits from excellent cycling infrastructure, providing seamless routes for residents choosing this mode of transportation. Many residences are situated just a short drive from highways with ample parking availability. Educational resources are accessible, featuring primary schools located close to most homes. The neighborhood offers a generally peaceful atmosphere complemented by well-distributed green spaces in nearby areas, enhancing outdoor opportunities. Housing primarily consists of lofts, one-bedroom apartments, and duplexes constructed in the early 1970s, delivering varied options within this vibrant community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Carpenter (and Drake) is rather appropriate for bicycling since there are a fair number of bike lanes. House buyers who value residing in a compact community will also enjoy the pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of Des Moines; most daily needs are convenient to meet without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are rather close at hand. Getting around by transit can be difficult in Carpenter (and Drake) due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. In contrast, this neighborhood is a fairly good part of Des Moines for driving. Nearby highways are very easy to access from any home in Carpenter (and Drake), and parking is generally easy.

Services

It is usually an option for property owners in Carpenter (and Drake) to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, those who are fond of eating in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of choices in Carpenter (and Drake). It is also convenient to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. With regards to education, in this area, locals will usually be able to get to primary schools without the use of a car. However, Carpenter (and Drake) does not have any high schools.

Character

Carpenter (and Drake) is a great neighborhood for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this part of the city is not known for its lively ambience, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. On the other hand, parks are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making it easy to access them.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk