Keys to neighborhood survival

Today, it's John's turn to discuss what makes a successful neighborhood center; he identifies three key attributes:

... A modest-priced home in a safe neighborhood, convenient to a grocery store and the MBTA. ...

He then uses these criteria to rate Allston, Dorchester, Roslindale, the South End, the Back Bay, South Boston, and, of course, everybody's favorite topic these days - Jamaica Plain.

Earlier:
Improving Centre Street in JP.