The University is nestled
amid several types of
neighborhoods, so find
ing an area in Eugene compati
ble 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-week
ly modern-day agora where
folks can purchase tie-dyed
underwear, exchange garden
ing tips, taste the many local
flavors and support Eugene
based cottage industries. Sat
urday Market and Farmer's
Market are held nearby
throughout the summer sea
son.
Most of the housing is in
apartment buildings annexed
with a small patio or balcony.
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By Sarah Kai Acker • Freelance Reporter
education major Jennifer
Liggett said. "I can walk al
most 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
Horsehead are just a few of
the many bars and restau
rants 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 neighbor
hood. A stroll through the
neighborhood reveals com
munity gardens, intricate tree
houses, backyards crammed
with solar panels, murals and
vibrant 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 recendy moved out
ofWhiteaker.
"The train is really loud,
and we lived right near the
highway," he said.
Bilenki recommended
eliminating this neighbor
hood 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 Aider
Street provides inexpensive
and tasty breakfasts and
lunches while Pegasus Smoke
house 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 Puckler'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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