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Living on a Busy Street: Pros and Cons
Tips to Live on a Quiet Street
Home hunting can be a tedious task, especially in big cities. You may have to browse different types of property options and search through many neighbourhoods of the city to find yourself the right property. You can also take help from our list of key factors to pick your new neighbourhood wisely.
But what if you find a property that suits all of your requirements on a crowded street? Take some time to think about it. We’ve prepared a list of some important things you may need to look into before making a decision. To help you in this regard, we will take a look at some of the major pros and cons of living on a busy street.
Let’s begin
Pros and Cons of Living on a Busy Street
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of living on a busy street. Take a look at them if you are interested in an investment property or relocating into a rental home there.
Pros of Living on a Busy Street
First of all, we’ll take a look at the advantages of living on a busy street.
- Nearby Markets
- Amenities
- Transportation
- Security
Nearby Markets
One of the major advantages of living on a crowded street is that you may have different types of markets and bazaars at a stone’s throw distance from your house. This may cut down the travelling expense and the amount of time it takes for you to visit the market every time.
For example, if you live in any locality of Saddar Town, Karachi, which has many crowded streets and commercial centres, you will always find one of the city’s major markets nearby you.
Amenities
Since the concept of building vertical cities in the country is on the rise, you’ll find many new apartment projects in cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Many of these complexes are built on crowded streets of their host metropolises.
The buildings that are newer constructions may offer you amenities such as in-house community centres, gymnasiums, spacious parking lots, and indoor entertainment areas. The availability of such features is one of the biggest advantages of living on a busy street.
Transportation
Since busy streets are usually found within the heart of the city you live in, they may offer easy availability of different modes of transportation. For instance, living on one of the crowded streets of Model Town, Lahore, you are only 10 mins away from one of Lahore’s Metrobus stations.
Similarly, you can also hire rickshaws, taxis, or use app-based cab services for transportation. The convenience of transportation is one of the major advantages of living on a busy street
Security
As compared to a quiet neighbourhood, crowded streets are safer to live. Living in an apartment complex, neighbours usually form a community-like environment. They watch each other’s homes and keep an eye on any suspicious activity.
Muggers may also be hesitant to do any criminal act in a public place like a busy street. Moreover, if the markets on your street stay open till late at night, the chances of break-ins on your property decrease. It is one of the major pros of living on a busy street.
Key Fact to Consider: Markets on crowded streets or the apartment complex in which you live may have their own CCTV camera surveillance arrangement. This means you may not have to install a CCTV surveillance system of your own.
Cons of Living on a Busy Street
To completely discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living on a busy street, we also have to take into account the cons of being a part of the crowded community
- Lack of Privacy
- Noisy Environment
- Air Pollution
- Fast-Moving Traffic
Lack of Privacy
Security may be one of the biggest advantages of living on a crowded street but it may cost you your privacy. Apartments and small cottage-like houses that are usually found on crowded streets may have shared entrances and corridors. This means you may have more than one set of eyes monitoring you, whether intentionally or unintentionally, every time you enter or exit your home.
In some cases, there may also be your neighbour’s balcony right in front of yours, allowing both of you to take a peek into each other’s home. However, It can be annoying if your neighbours are unfriendly. So, here are a few tips to follow to deal with annoying neighbours.
Noisy Environment
If you are a part of a crowded community, you may have to tolerate the noisy environment. Honking horns, fast-moving cars, late-night parties at your neighbour’s, and construction work in an apartment next door may all cause noise.
Noise pollution is one of the biggest drawbacks of living on a busy street. However, there are certain ways to get rid of it. Read our blog to learn about some of the most effective tips to soundproof your home.
Air Pollution
People living in a bustling neighbourhood of the city may also experience the issue of air pollution. The smoke produced by the vehicles passing by and nearby factories can be some of the major sources behind the contamination of the air. However, by taking the necessary precautions and following these tips, you can prevent indoor air pollution.
Fast-moving Traffic
Busy streets in a city may have dedicated lanes for fast-moving traffic. This means you and your household members may be more prone to accidents while living there. So, make sure you are taking all necessary safety precautions while crossing the street. You may have to be extra vigilant when you have children or elderly household members crossing the road along with you.
Precautionary Tip: Considering all safety hazards, you should never allow your children to play on busy streets without your supervision. Fast-moving traffic is among the biggest disadvantages of living on a crowded street.
Tips for Living on a Quiet Street
If you have opted to live on a quiet street, then here are a few important tips you should take note of.
- Don’t go out alone after it gets dark. People who walk alone at night carrying their valuables in a quiet neighbourhood may become prone to mugging. Also, chances of attacks by stray dogs also increase.
- Park your vehicle at a place where it is safe, even it if is at some distance from your home.
- Install a proper outdoor lighting arrangement around your house. Read this blog to find out about some of the best types of outdoor lights in Pakistan.
- Never let your kids play alone on a quiet street. Always accompany them to avoid any strange encounters.
- Have a robust home security system. Avail services of the best home security companies in Pakistan for your own safety.
- Look after your neighbours. If you find any signs of suspicious activity in your locality, report them at once by calling the police helpline: 15.
Note: Read more about the aforementioned tips to stay safe while living on a quiet neighbourhood street here.
Now that we have discussed the advantages and disadvantages of living on a crowded street and also given you some useful tips to live on a quiet street, it’s time for us to wrap up this piece.
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On a side note, you may also be interested in reading our blogs on the pros and cons of living near the airport, buying a corner house, and living on a dead-end street.
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