Name: Westside
Address: Lansing

About the neighborhood

Westside is a peaceful community featuring a mix of single detached homes, duplexes, and large apartment buildings with a variety of two- and three-bedroom options. Excellent cycling infrastructure supports convenient bike travel throughout the area. Residents benefit from nearby supermarkets and an assortment of restaurants and cafes that bring vitality to the neighborhood. Multiple bus lines serve the area, with many stops located close at hand, facilitating transit options. Education is well-supported by both public and private elementary and secondary schools within easy access. Quiet streets help create a serene environment, enhancing the overall calm character of the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Westside will appeal to people who want to live in a compact area as it is pedestrian-friendly, although common amenities such as post offices or laundromats can be an occasionally long distance away. Westside is also suited for bicycling as there are countless bike lanes. The preferred approach to navigate Westside is usually a car. Finding a place to park is quite easy, and the majority of properties for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, such as US Hwy 27 Bus. On the other hand, public transit users may have limited choices in Westside by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, there are approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences.

Services

It is a reasonably short distance to reach both primary and secondary schools from any location in Westside. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, a supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a short distance from anywhere in Westside. Furthermore, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, for example along Washington Sq, and there are also about 10 cafes in this part of the city. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Character

Westside offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though this part of Lansing is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its around 20 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this community is reasonably good for those who like quiet areas, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case around one of the railway lines or US Hwy 27 Bus.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly7.6

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 friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries7.6

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