Most of the newer buildings are part of the better strip centers, though the majority of the strip centers are of poor quality. The major eyesores are the automobile repair shops found near the intersection with Armenia Avenue. They use chain-link fences for security, have no landscaping, poor street definition, and are poorly maintained. Moving north from Columbus Street is a quick move to a well maintained residential neighborhood. Heading towards the east, and the small park at the Hillsborough River, the character and quality of the homes improves.
Yards are well landscaped and carefully maintained.
The blocks south of Columbus Street to is less well defined than along Kathleen Street. The road running parallel to Columbus is St. Joseph Street, but is discontinued for several blocks in more than one location. The homes found along this street for the most part, are well maintained but not architecturally significant. Unfortunately, on a few blocks the houses look directly on to the backs of the commercial buildings on Columbus Street. Streets and Public Spaces A significant amount of the traffic moving along Columbus is only passing through the area.