My neighborhood is literally within walking distance. It is called Howell Station. 

Unlike Thomas's neighborhood, Howell Station qualifies for the definition of "traditional." The streets are quiet and not continuously riddled with traffic. It is a middle class neighborhood. Although the neighborhood has little in ways of sidewalks for pedestrians, it is safe to walk around. Near Howell Station is a place called Carver's Grocery.

 Carver's Grocery is a mom-and-pop store that serves homemade lunches. The Carvers get up every morning at 4:30 to cook for these people. Also within walking distance are at least three churches. As far as safety goes, there is a formal neighborhood watch in which the residents are highly active. Besides playing at home, there is a park called Knight Park close by. 

Here is a tennis court, basketball court, and playground. The neighborhood sponsors Halloween parades, Fourth of July picnics, and Earth Day clean-ups and BBQs. The neighbors also set up biweekly playdates for the younger children. The houses are all of varying styles, ranging from Georgian cottage architecture to shotgun style buildings. It is an old and historic neighborhood, having been built in the mid 1800s to early 1900s. It is almost a little entity unto itself in the sprawl that is Atlanta.