 The character of the neighborhoods varies significantly from one to another and includes everything from large skyscrapers to houses from the late 19th century to modern , suburban style developments . Generally , the neighborhoods closest to the city center are denser , older and contain more brick building material . Many neighborhoods away from the city center were developed after World War II , and are built with more modern materials and style . Some of the neighborhoods even farther from the city center , or recently redeveloped parcels anywhere in the city have either very suburban characteristics or are new urbanist developments that attempt to recreate the feel of older neighborhoods . Most neighborhoods contain parks or other features that are the focal point for the neighborhood . 
