Similar Neighborhood to Lakeview (Chicago) in Boston

[munchitup]

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

I'm not saying they're not accessible, but they're far larger. For example, the Wiki of Lakeview said it was 3.16 sq miles, while the Lincoln Park Wiki says it's 3.19 square miles. In that 6.35 square miles, you can fit Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Boston Common, the theater district, Chinatown and probably the North End and Downtown Boston haha. Those are 7+ neighborhoods, each with their own vibe and unique set of architecture.

There's no doubt Chicago is well-connected, but in this case Boston's smaller footprint/neighborhoods give better pedestrian access than larger areas like Chitown.

Yeah - there is a downside of that accessibility, and that is that the central urban parts of Boston are just not that large. It doesn't offer itself up to "endless exploration" the way vast cities like Chicago do.

I would imagine that going between neighborhoods in Chicago would be an "El-based" affair, while in Boston it is more on foot.

[tmac9wr]

Originally Posted by munchitup

Yeah - there is a downside of that accessibility, and that is that the central urban parts of Boston are just not that large. It doesn't offer itself up to "endless exploration" the way vast cities like Chicago do.

I would imagine that going between neighborhoods in Chicago would be an "El-based" affair, while in Boston it is more on foot.

I would definitely agree with that...which is why Boston is "America's Walking City" haha. Both sides have their advantages. SF, Boston and DC offer a lot in a little area, which boosts access. Chicago, LA, and NYC offer a lot over a lot of area...which makes it tougher to navigate by foot, but can give you more places to explore (as you alluded to).