About the neighborhood

Concordia features a well-connected bicycling network that supports convenient travel throughout the neighborhood. A variety of businesses, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes cluster nearby, making daily needs easy to manage. Public transit is accessible, with bus stops located close to most residences, while parking remains generally easy in this area. Quiet surroundings characterize much of the neighborhood, complemented by access to several green spaces for relaxation outdoors. The neighborhood offers diverse housing primarily consisting of two- and three-bedroom detached homes and townhouses, many dating from the mid-20th century. Main streets provide some nightlife options, creating a balanced and welcoming atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to live in a compact area will be pleased with the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Concordia; carrying out daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are reasonably close by. Bicycling is very popular in Concordia since the bicycling infrastructure is moderately well-developed. Public transit riders may experience few choices in this part of the city by reason of the low service level. Nevertheless, residents have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. In contrast, moving around by car is convenient in Concordia. It is easy to come across a place to park.

Services

Locals will find that wherever their property is situated in this part of Portland, primary schools are nearby. In contrast, high schools are not especially plentiful and consequently may require an extended pedestrian trip to get to. Home buyers are served by public and private secondary schools. Regarding eating, it is usually an option for property owners in this part of the city to do their groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Concordia, there is generally a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also easy to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Concordia is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighborhood. Concordia is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite peaceful, although that is not the case around the railway line. On the other hand, the majority of locations within the neighborhood have reasonably good access to parks, like Wilshire Park and Fernhill Park, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to discover. Lastly, although this area is not known for its lively ambience, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly5.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk