Name: Central City
Address: Gresham

About the neighborhood

Central City offers convenient access to numerous rapid transit stations including Gresham Central TC MAX Station and Cleveland Ave MAX Station on the MAX Blue Line, enhancing connectivity throughout the area. With about ten bus lines crossing the neighborhood and bus stops nearby, public transportation is easily accessible. A comprehensive bicycling network supports cycling throughout the community. Residents will find nearby primary and secondary schools and outgoing options including cafes and a wide variety of dining choices. The neighborhood features a calm atmosphere, complemented by tranquil streets and close proximity to several parks, such as Main City Park, which is easily reached from most locations. Housing options include a variety of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes primarily built around 1988 with two and three bedrooms available.

Characteristics

Transportation

This neighborhood allows property owners to travel by several alternative means of transportation. Central City is reasonably well-suited for people who like to get around as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without the need to get in a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Central City is also reasonably amenable to bicycling since there are a good number of bike lanes. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the MAX Blue Line, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit service in this part of Gresham is fairly good. The best way to navigate Central City is often a car. Many properties for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, and coming across a parking spot is generally easy.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in Central City. With respect to eating, a grocery store is typically reachable within a short trip from anywhere in this part of Gresham. Likewise, there are over 100 restaurants and around 10 cafes to benefit from in Central City. It is also a rather short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores.

Character

Central City is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Most areas in Central City are reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. However, it is very easy to reach green spaces in the neighborhood, since a large number of properties for sale have one very close by and there are about 10 parks nearby for residents to check out. Finally, even though this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

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 friendly6.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.2

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk