Riverside Heights Civic Association & Crime Watch

50 Reasons to Live in Riverside Heights

50 Reasons to Live in Riverside Heights

1. Best bang for the buck in urban Florida.
2. Relatively low property tax (bargain, actually at 34% evaluation).
3. Low crime.
4. Low density.
5. Low profile.
6. Low traffic.
7. One mile to Downtown.
8. One mile to Ybor City.
9. One mile to Interstate.
10. Easiest access to the entire Bay Area than anywhere else.
11. Midpoint in the Metropolis (Greater Tampa).
12. Midpoint in the Megalopolis (Sarasota-Orlando-Jacksonville).
13. Midpoint in the State of Florida.
14. Walkable.
15. Non-commercial.
16. Proportional represenation of the US population.
17. Relatively clean streets and alleyways.
18. Twice-a-week trash collection.
19. Before-dawn delivery of New York Times, Wall St Journal, etc.
20. Easy access to fresh organic produce, top-notch gym, multiplex,
International Airport, beaches, full range of shopping options.
21. Close to Hillsborough County Library, Borders, Barnes & Noble.
22. Close to the full range of public transit options.
23. Close to Performing Center, New Hyde Park & Channelside.
24. Easy-going neighbors. Congenial atmosphere.
25. Mature trees and gardens. Max variety.
26. Inland and high ground.
27. Rapidly appreciating values of Tampa Bay (23 % since 4/05).
28. Rising cost of gasoline and traffic tieups.
29. Three parks in the neighborhood plus others nearby.
30. Sunshine and fresh air. Birdsong. Pleasant climate.
31. Century-long stability, high proportion of long-term residents.
32. Ever-increasing rate of development in the neighborhood.
33. Tampa’s incredible renaissance.
34. Access to 1st-rate spectator sports and world-class music acts.
35. Real sensation of a classic neighborhood.
36. Pleasant representation of ages.
37. Lack of sidewalks.
38. Absence of downside.
39. Big lots.
40. Extrarordinary degree of relaxation.
41. Minimal drive time from hither to yon.
42. Quick access to Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard and Lowry Park.
43. Surburban feeling.
44. Architectural variety.
45. Cute animal life.
46. Water access.
47. Countryish contrast with urban setting.
48. Islandlike sensation (quietude within flux).
49. Relative size (clout) politically.
50. Neighborhood Association.

submitted by Daniel Barshay & Susan Roghair Englandgal@aol.com