The University is nestled
amid several types of
neighborhoods, so find
ing an area in Eugene compat
ible with personal tastes and
needs could be easier than
finding a compatible room
mate. The following is a brief
tour of the area.
Downtown
Downtown is choice for
urbanites accustomed to
more expensive housing and
parking. The neighborhood
boasts dozens of bars and
restaurants, as well as playing
host to a bustling twice
weekly modern-day agora
where folks can purchase tie
dyed underwear, exchange
gardening tips, taste the
many local flavors and sup
port Eugene-based cottage
industries. Saturday Market
and Farmer's Market are held
nearby throughout the sum
mer season.
Most of the housing is in
apartment buildings annexed
with a small patio or balcony.
"I love living downtown,"
Students have different personalities;
thankfully, so do neighborhoods
By Sarah Kai Acker • Freelance Reporter
education major Jennifer
Liggett said. "I can walk almost
anywhere — especially the
bars. And I prefer living
around professionals instead
of other students."
Luckey's, Joe's Bar and
Grill, The Jungle and The
I Iorsehead are just a few of
the many bars and restaurants
located downtown. Most bars
have themed nights, which
include hip-hop, '80s metal,
jazz and jam.
The Eugene bus station,
public library and central
post office are located down
town, along with art galleries,
music venues, clothing bou
tiques and grocery stories. For
people who thrive on the
pulse of the city, downtown is
a good place to call home.
Whiteaker
Whiteaker residents reap the
rewards of fairly cheap rent
and a diverse neighborhood.
A stroll through the neigh
borhood reveals community
gardens, intricate tree houses,
backyards crammed with so
lar panels, murals and vi
brant colors.
Whiteaker also has ethnic
restaurants galore, most no
tably a variety of Mexican op
tions and a Thai restaurant.
Sam Bond's Garage and the
Tiny Tavern are cornerstones
of the Eugene music scene,
and the Red Barn provides a
thorough selection and mod
erate pricing for a smaller nat
ural foods store.
The Willamette River bor
ders this neighborhood from
the north, providing a tranquil
respite for the city-weary.
"The Whiteaker is more cul
turally diverse than other Eu
gene neighborhoods," Spanish
major Jonathan Bilenki said.
Bilenki recently moved out
ofWhiteaker.
'"Ihe train is really loud, and
we lived right near the high
way, " he said.
Bilenki recommended elim
inating this neighborhood as a
housing option if sound sleep
is difficult to come by.
West University
Fraternities, sororities and
group houses comprise this
neighborhood immediately
west of the University. The at
mosphere is collegiate, with few
outside influences. Students can
roll out of bed and arrive at class
in only a few minutes.
Safeway is nearby, and there
are several laundromats in the
area. Restaurants and bars line
East 13th Avenue. The Glen
wood Restaurant on Alder
Street provides inexpensive
and tasty breakfasts and lunch
es while Pegasus Smokehouse
Pizza and New Max's Tavern
are also nearby.
For those who want to be
submerged in the college ex
perience, surrounded by a
young community of their
peers, West University is the
place to live.
South University
The South University neigh
borhood is a patchwork of
student rentals, families of
both modest and high
income, tenured professors
and greek housing. This
neighborhood is unusually
serene for being so close to
campus. Parking can be a
problem, especially when
there is a basketball game at
McArthur Court or classes are
in session.
McMenamin's East 19th
Street Cafe offers burgers and
beer, and fresh bread and
homemade ice cream are
available daily at Eugene City
Bakery and Prince Plickler's,
located across Agate Street
from McMenamin's.
Rent in this neighborhood is
moderate, and Safeway, Market
of Choice and Sundance Nat
ural Foods are all within walk
ing or biking distance.
"I especially like jogging in
Hendricks Park," physical ther
apy major Grace Bird said. "I
think this is the best side of
campus. It has the nicest hous
ing, and it's quiet."
Sarah Kai Acker is a freelance
reporter for the Emerald.
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