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12 Kinds of Neighborhoods
Whether you like big yards or hip nightclubs, there's a community type that fits your lifestyle
By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/15/2007
Condos, apartments and skyscrapers in downtown Philadelphia
1. Urban Core (Downtown)
Where to find it:
Downtown, the heart of major metros
What you can call home:
Aging single family homes and apartments, modern luxury lofts and condos converted from old warehouses and above businesses
Your Neighbors:
Ethnically diverse mix of young single professionals, low to middle income families and seniors
Why You'll Like It:
Affordable housing, eclectic mix of high-end and modest, close to nightlife and city attractions
Why You May Not:
Little to no public parking, typically has higher rate of crime, transients
Examples:
Downtowns in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Downtown Memphis, Downtown Kansas City, MO
Learn More:
What It's Like to Live in an Urban Home
Keywords: home, real estate, urban core, urban pioneer, new urban, cul-de-sacs, pedestrian, historic, rural, retirement, status/destination, golf, ethnic, active/resort
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