What people are saying
"Eisenhower Park"
"Classic Chicago Charm"
"The large lake"
"If cons don’t remember"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#43 - Down 1 spot in Chicago
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
Top community reviews
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- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"A Residential Community Of Professors And Graduate Students, With A Great Shopping Center"
Named after a city in Italy, Ravenna lies to the north of the University District and Laurelhurst. It's (Ravenna/Bryant) boundaries fall on Roosevelt Way and 20th Avenue NE in the west, NE 85th Street in the north, 30th Avenue / 35th Avenue / Sandpoint Way NE in the east, and NE 45th Street in the south.
History
The Duwamish Native Americans occupied this area until white settlers arrived in the 1800's. A railroad ran through the area, much of what is now known as the Burke-Gilman Tr... Full review
History
The Duwamish Native Americans occupied this area until white settlers arrived in the 1800's. A railroad ran through the area, much of what is now known as the Burke-Gilman Tr... Full review
Pros
- Large outdoor shopping plaza
- Close to major university
- Good bicycle trails
Cons
- High traffic on arterial streets
- Expensive housing
- Difficult Interstate access (From east side)
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
