[Hist_Pres] BEST OLD-HOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS

[David Bogan]

The editors of This Old House magazine have tracked down 64 great
neighborhoods that have promising futures, strong communities, and homes
that truly deserve a long-term commitment. The Best Old-House
Neighborhoods appear in the April issue, on newsstands March 11th, and
online at www.thisoldhouse.com/best-places.

And the winner for Oregon is... (drum roll) ... Astoria!

This Old House scoured the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to
find unique, tight-knit neighborhoods for their fourth annual search for
the Best Old-House Neighborhoods. These places might not be on your
radar, but deserve to be, according to the magazine's editors.

The criteria for old-house neighborhood designation for these 64 great
spots were: architectural diversity, craftsmanship of the homes, and the
preservation momentum in the area as well as neighborhood amenities
including walkability, safety and community.  

The winning neighborhoods are also divided into categories such as Best
for Bargains, Best for Urbanities, Best for Waterfront Views, and more.
The National Association of REALTORS® is the sponsor of the 2011 Best
Old-House Neighborhoods list.