Many residents of this waterfront community describe it as a suburb in the city, an oasis of calm adjacent to the hustle and bustle of the Financial District and TriBeCa. Nestled amongst this development of soaring residential towers are many pockets of charm including gardens, parks, athletic fields and marinas. But there’s also a thriving dining and shopping scene, thanks to the double whammy of the Brookfield Place mall and the Oculus in the World Trade Center, just across the street. During the warmer months the Hudson River waterfront comes to life with outdoor dining, joggers and cyclists on the paths, kayakers in the water, and locals that gather to catch the spectacular sunsets.