Name: Dillard
Address: New Orleans

About the neighborhood

Dillard presents a range of housing types, including charming single detached homes and townhouses with architectural character from earlier decades. The neighborhood benefits from a convenient bicycling infrastructure and mostly flat terrain, supporting easy travel by bike. Numerous local businesses and dining options create appealing spots nearby, while grocery stores are within close proximity. Access to primary and secondary schools is readily available throughout the neighborhood’s area. Public green spaces are thoughtfully located in surrounding areas, providing ample opportunities to experience nearby natural environments. Easy highway access and available parking make commuting and daily travel straightforward in this calm and convenient setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who value residing in a compact community will enjoy the pedestrian-friendly nature of Dillard; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of New Orleans is also fairly conducive to bicycling as the topography is rather flat, and the bicycling network is reasonably comprehensive. Driving is a very good transportation option in Dillard. It is convenient to access a place to park, and it is a very short drive to the closest highway, such as I-610, from any home in this neighborhood. On the other hand, the public transit service in Dillard is not very frequent. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner.

Services

In Dillard, locals will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a car. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With respect to eating, a grocery store is typically reachable within a reasonably short trip from any home in Dillard. Likewise, a restaurant is generally just around the corner. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Dillard is a good option. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of New Orleans with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located quite far away. Dillard is reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually calm, however noise can be problematic close to I-610. Green spaces are especially well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes it easy to access them.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries6.8

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