Name: Concord Square
Address: Omaha

About the neighborhood

Concord Square offers a peaceful setting characterized by quiet streets and ample green spaces such as Logan Park. The neighborhood features predominantly single detached homes with a charming historic presence, as many houses date back before 1960 alongside newer constructions from the 1990s and 2000s. Residents benefit from convenient access to nearby bus stops and ample parking options. Highways are easily accessible, enhancing travel efficiency by car. Local restaurants and pharmacies are within easy reach, contributing to day-to-day convenience. Primary schools are close by, and multiple businesses serve the community. This neighborhood’s blend of quiet ambiance and practical amenities creates an inviting residential environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is fairly practical for property owners in this part of Omaha; most daily needs are convenient to meet without a car, and various businesses are moderately close by. On the other hand, Concord Square is not particularly bike-friendly as there are a fair number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and the bicycling infrastructure is somewhat poor. This neighborhood is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are about 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. However, the best way to move around in this neighborhood is usually driving. It is especially convenient to park, and nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any location in this area.

Services

It is rarely practical for home buyers in Concord Square to do their grocery shopping without a car. Moreover, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short distance to a good selection of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, residents will welcome that wherever their home is located in Concord Square, primary schools are close by. However, high schools are not especially plentiful and consequently not always within a short distance. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Concord Square is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Concord Square are very low, as the streets tend to be very calm. There are around 10 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in and they are especially well-distributed, making it very easy to reach them from numerous locations within the neighborhood.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive