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Jamaica Plain

Nestled within lush park landscapes and the bustle of downtown Boston lies the popular district of Jamaica Plain. Located on the southern border of the city of Boston, Jamaica Plain, or “JP” as it is called, is a hip, diverse neighborhood that is committed to preserving its history while enjoying the advantages of life in a modern city.

Given its proximity to downtown Boston, JP has a surprisingly small-town feel with a genuine sense of community. Residents of JP range from young artists to businessmen and everything in between, and include a range of backgrounds and ethnicity to create a unique and multifaceted local flavor. With its hundreds of acres of parklands, including Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum , JP is a haven for nature-lovers. Historic but progressive, spacious yet urban, Jamaica Plain is truly rich in contrasts.

To read more about Jamaica Plain, please read Doug Most's article published in the Boston Globe in January 2006 http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/01/08/anything_but_plain/.

Roslindale

Roslindale, a streetcar suburb of Boston, has managed to retain the qualities of a village amidst its urban settings.  A cozy community just six miles south of downtown Boston, Roslindale is as picturesque as its name implies. Situated around the tidy Adams Park, Roslindale Village (the town’s center) features small boutiques, restaurants, and shops.  Sprouting from its charming center are Roslindale’s tree-lined streets, which give a suburban feel to this Boston neighborhood.

Conveniently located, Roslindale’s proximity to downtown Boston means
that public transportation (in the form of both Commuter Rail and bus service) is readily available.  Roslindale is also within close proximity to the  Arnold Arboretum , part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace of lush parks that dot southern Boston’s neighborhoods.

West Roxbury

West Roxbury, located in Boston's southwest corner, was originally part of the town of Roxbury and home to a 19th century experimental, utopian community frequented by such notable writers as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today, West Roxbury is known for its civic activism and youth programming. Its tree lined streets and mostly single-family homes give this city neighborhood a suburban feel. Centre Street anchors the neighborhood's business district, which consists of restaurants, banks, and shops. Residents flock to Millennium Park, a former landfill that has been converted into 100 acres of trails, ball fields, and picnic areas.