My rule of thumb is basically: would I have a good time taking an aimless walk here, among the buildings? Are they pleasing to look at? Will I come across frien

My rule of thumb is basically: would I have a good time taking an aimless walk here, among the buildings? Are they pleasing to look at? Will I come across friends and neighbors on the sidewalk? Will I discover nice places to eat, get a cup of coffee, browse for books?