GRĪZIŅKALNS
The neighborhood of Grīziņkalns and its one of kind wooden residential buildings and a newly renovated park is a hidden pearl of Riga. You will love to run or walk in the nearby park, which will give you a great energy boost. You can most certainly feel the soul in the neighborhood of Grīziņkalns. In the meantime, you will admire the beautiful architecture of the neighborhood.
From its inception in late 19th century when the first massive construction began, Grīziņkalns became a Latvian style neighborhood. Therefore, Grīziņkalns is best known as a Latvian community place from the early 1900s that hosted a bunch of factories and was a place for historically significant events. Nowadays Grīziņkalns is facing a massive transformation and it is and upcoming neighborhood in Riga.
Grīziņkalns park - great recreational place
ACCESSIBILITY
The transport infrastructure in Grīziņkalns is in relatively good condition. However in the morning and evening periods, we can face traffic jams that can delay your daily plans. It would be wise to plan your movement in a timely manner.
The situation with public transportation is convenient enough to reach your destination in various places in the city of Riga. As in many neighborhoods in Riga, Grīziņkalns is offering 4 types of transportation: tram, trolley, bus, and mini-bus. Also, you can reach the city center by foot just in 15 minutes.
Directions to various parts of Grīziņkalns neighborhood
Taking into consideration that Ciekurkalns so far has been more unequally treated as other neighborhoods, the convenience of public transport is not really effective. Nevertheless, the neighborhood can be reached by tram, trolley, bus, and minibus. A major help for improving the connectivity of neighborhood was the development of new road infrastructure and the bridge overpass.
Residential buildings in Grīziņkalns neighborhood
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE
In last couple years, the neighborhood of Grizinkalns has changed dramatically. There was a period from the early 1990s to 2010 when it was not encouraging to live in the neighborhood. However since then there have been visible improvements. That has helped to young families, students, and couples to the neighborhood. All of this has made the neighborhood much more prosperous and livelier.
The neighborhood is a host for a number of great activities for kids and teenagers. It feels that the neighborhood is gaining a new soul and an extremely positive vibe. You will adjust to neighborhood quickly because of its diversified community that helps to preserve the culture and lifestyle of the Grizinkalns. The generations of families living in the neighborhood provide a feeling of traditions and coziness.
Renovated park of Grīziņkalns
COMMUNITY FACTOR
Renovations, Park, Green environment, Active lifestyle, Many Street, Crossroads, Wooden, Architecture, Grizinkalns, Latvian Architecture, Recreation, Diversity, Mixed use, Neighborhood with Soul, Good Property Value, Near to City Center, Convenient Transportation, Mountain Top, Mixed feelings, Thrilled experience.
Deglavas bridge - conecting neigbhrhood of Purvciems & Grīziņkalns
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Taking into consideration the improvements of public infrastructure and safety measures as well as renovation of Grizinkalns park, the prices are starting to grown. Also, the close proximity to city center makes the neighborhood attractive not only for local residents but for foreigners. Which makes competition for good quality residential apartments even tougher.
Green Spaces & Recreational Zones in Grīziņkalns
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