A City of Neighborhood

Chinatown

Chinatown was built on a landfill, but no signs of that remain. Residences, family businesses, and local institutions coexist with no clear demarcation. The four community murals and old ads on the sides of brick buildings give this Chinatown a unique feel. A walk through Chinatown is a cultural and historical journey through the past. It is extremely accessible with several MBTA stations and major roadways. Chinatown boasts of some of the best Chinese restaurants in the country.

Dorchester

Dorchester is Boston’s largest and oldest neighborhood. In fact it is older than the city itself. Old Victorian homes of wealthy Bostonians to the multi-family dwellings of later immigrants both exist in Dorchester, flouting their architectural diversity. Today, Dorchester retains its diversity. Its main thoroughfare, Dorchester Avenue, connects many close-knit neighborhoods and thriving commercial districts of all kinds. Dorchester is also home to the University of Massachusetts at Boston and the John F. Kennedy Library.

Downtown

Downtown Boston is the heart of the city like any self-respecting Downtown should be. Downtown houses many company and agency headquarters, and City Hall and the State House.

East Boston

East Boston is the immigrant’s haven. It has always been an immigrant neighborhood and in recent years people from all over South and Central America as well as South East Asia, Haiti and Eastern Europe have made it their home. This neighborhood is known for the airport, so people tend to gloss over the wonderful stores and restaurants representing the ethnic groups Old Italian restaurants and new Brazilian cafes share the same street in East Boston. Its housing is a mix of historic and new construction, and the historic three storied houses are being restored to their former glory, by current residents.

Fenway Kenmore

Fenway Kenmore is a dense urban neighborhood with many green spaces called “Fens”. The population consists of a large number of college students along with young and old professionals. The famous Landsdowne Street that house many of Boston’s most popular clubs and watering holes is in this neighborhood.