| West Roxbury.
West Roxbury, located in Boston’s southwest corner, was originally part
of the town of Roxbury and home to a 19th century experimental, utopian
community frequented by such notable writers as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel
Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today, West Roxbury is known for its
civic activism and youth programming. Its tree lined streets and mostly
single-family homes give this city neighborhood a suburban feel. Centre
Street anchors the neighborhood’s business district, which consists of
restaurants, banks, and shops. Residents flock to Millennium Park, a former
landfill that has been converted into 100 acres of trails, ball fields,
and picnic areas. More
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