North Austin, Austin: Residents of the oak-lined North Austin neighborhood might have a longer commute to downtown, but neighbors seem to enjoy the inclusivity and serenity of the suburb. It's close to N. Lamar Blvd., where people go to shop and grab a bite to eat at locally-owned stores.
South End, Boston: You’ll find rows and rows of 5-story red-brick buildings in this centrally located neighborhood — no surprise, since it’s the largest Victorian row house district in the US. (📸:
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Parkside, San Francisco: Parkside has a tighter-knit, more suburban vibe compared to the greater San Francisco area. As part of the Sunset District, the neighborhood's pastel-colored, stucco homes were mostly built in the early 20th century and cover the beachside community with color.
Rachel Konte,
@owlnwood’s owner and designer, set up shop in Old Oakland partly because of the neighborhood’s rich history and architecture. "I feel at home in old buildings and love my little shop,” she says. “It’s a very little store with high ceilings, but it has lots of charm." Her love for this community translates into her products. Rachel features local makers and designers at her store, and she has her own line of clothing made locally. It clearly resonates — both locals and visitors are drawn to the boutique's hyper-locality and authenticity. "I have found new friends through customers, and I have a loyal group of friends and community that drop by to shop or just catch up, which makes it all worth it."
Squantum, Quincy: When you live on a barrier island, the ocean is a huge part of your lifestyle. Residents of Squantum embrace this — boats are practically as common as cars in this neighborhood!
Lincoln Park, Chicago: Like many other neighborhoods in Chicago, Lincoln Park has a unique history told by its architecture. Apartments designed in the '60s are mixed in with château-inspired estates from the 1890s. (📸:
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Hyde Park, Boston: In 1912, locals voted to annex Hyde Park into Boston, and it became the city's southernmost neighborhood. Today, residents love the neighborhood’s open, green spaces, including a golf course and 11 parks and playgrounds.
Squantum, Quincy: Located just 20 minutes from Boston is the waterfront neighborhood of Sqauntum. The barrier island community is surrounded by water on all four sides and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Deeper into the neighborhood and away from the waterfront, you'll find tree-lined streets filled with colonial-style houses.
Beacon Hill, Boston: Bordering the Charles River, you'll find the Esplanade — three miles of parkland that provide an urban escape within the community of Beacon Hill. Here, not only will you see bikers and joggers around the park's paths, but you'll also see dogs and their owners flocking to Lotta Fountain, designed as a bathing spot for canine friends to visit on hot days.
"It’s urban but feels like a neighborhood. I know everyone in my building, many shop owners know us and treat us like neighbors not strangers, even neighbors outside my building are friendly. Lots of shops and restaurants all in walking distance." -Cathybennigson, North End, Boston resident
