Name: Smith Hill
Address: Providence

About the neighborhood

Smith Hill offers a vibrant neighborhood with dynamic streets and a variety of restaurants and cafes nearby. The comprehensive cycling infrastructure supports convenient movement despite some elevation changes. Public transportation is easily accessible, with multiple bus lines and stops within close range. Residents have access to both primary and secondary schools, including public and private options, adding to the neighborhood’s convenient amenities. Several well-located parks provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. The housing stock includes a mix of duplexes, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, mostly featuring one and two-bedroom units, creating diverse residential options for many preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather convenient to move around in Smith Hill. Home buyers who want to live in a compact community will be pleased with the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Smith Hill; many day-to-day errands can be run without the use of a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. In contrast, the bike is a somewhat poor means of transportation in this part of Providence as bicycle riders encounter quite a few slopes. Thankfully, the cycling infrastructure is good. Thanks to Providence on the Providence/Stoughton Line and Foxboro Event Service, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines, residents can depend on public transit to move around in this neighborhood. This part of the city is also reasonably car friendly. Most homes for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Terminal Way.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are very easy to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Smith Hill. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. In terms of food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away in this area. In addition, owing to over 150 restaurants and approximately 20 coffee shops, Smith Hill is a very good place in which to go out to eat. It is also a short pedestrian trip to a very good selection of clothing stores.

Character

Smith Hill offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. There are many things to do in this part of the city to enjoy. Even though relatively few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are usually a large number of people around, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. Smith Street is among the most dynamic streets in this area. It is easy to get to green spaces from most locations in the neighborhood since there are about 30 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk