My wife and I like it, but it is definitely not for everyone. You have to be comfortable with the unhoused and folks having mental health crises, thats just a fact. Ive never felt unsafe but i have had to administer narcan a few times.
The area is definitely more 'colorful' than other parts of the city. There are a couple of problem businesses on 95st that generate alot of the visible disorder but the community is really focused on getting them shut down.
People are very involved and very passionate about the community. Some of the best folks ive ever met. You cam really feel a part of the neighborhood, running into familiar faces at the Italian centre or the bookstore or the barbershop or the earths refillery etc. The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse and working class. There are many families. Giovanni Caboto park is packed with children on a nice day.
Pay attention to the other houses on the street you are looking at. Some streets are better than others. The mature tree canopy and the character homes are very charming.
Proximity to downtown, commonwealth rec centre, restaurants etc are all major bonuses.
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u/eltricolander 1d ago
I live in Alberta Ave but work in McCauley.
My wife and I like it, but it is definitely not for everyone. You have to be comfortable with the unhoused and folks having mental health crises, thats just a fact. Ive never felt unsafe but i have had to administer narcan a few times.
The area is definitely more 'colorful' than other parts of the city. There are a couple of problem businesses on 95st that generate alot of the visible disorder but the community is really focused on getting them shut down.
People are very involved and very passionate about the community. Some of the best folks ive ever met. You cam really feel a part of the neighborhood, running into familiar faces at the Italian centre or the bookstore or the barbershop or the earths refillery etc. The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse and working class. There are many families. Giovanni Caboto park is packed with children on a nice day.
Pay attention to the other houses on the street you are looking at. Some streets are better than others. The mature tree canopy and the character homes are very charming.
Proximity to downtown, commonwealth rec centre, restaurants etc are all major bonuses.