About the neighborhood

Central Business District features excellent public transit options with Provo Central Station on the 750 FrontRunner and multiple nearby bus lines providing easy connections. The neighborhood boasts a well-developed cycling infrastructure, making alternative transportation convenient. A variety of grocery stores, including specialty shops, can be reached quickly, alongside numerous nearby restaurants and cafes. Educational facilities such as primary and secondary schools are located within short distances. Green spaces are readily available in surrounding areas, providing ample outdoor opportunities. Housing options include spacious apartments, duplexes, and single detached homes with a range of unit sizes, constructed mostly in recent years.

Characteristics

Transportation

Central Business District will please property owners that appreciate a variety of means of transportation. The transit infrastructure in this part of Provo is fairly good. For example, the closest train station, including the Provo Central Station on the 750 FrontRunner, is ordinarily relatively close by from most residences in the neighborhood. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is also reasonably practical for home buyers in this part of the city; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without a vehicle, and various businesses are moderately close by. Central Business District is a fairly pleasant part of Provo for cyclists. For instance, this part of the city features fairly good cycling infrastructure.

Services

It is very easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Central Business District. University Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in Central Business District, where over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops are available. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Regarding education, it is a rather short trip to reach both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this area. Locals can choose between public and private high schools.

Character

Central Business District is a great part of the city for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. However, most locations in the neighborhood have good access to public green spaces, including North Park, since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk