The streets intersect perpendicularly, creating square blocks, where residents can enjoy a neighbourhood-centred lifestyle, frequenting local shops, patisseries and restaurants (some with a distinguished history and interesting stories to tell). The area begins at Marquês de Pombal roundabout, up through Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo and Praça Duque de Saldanha, Avenida da República and adjacent streets, culminating in the Campo Grande Garden (today, Jardim Mário Soares). A central zone, well served for public transport and cycle paths, in a city that aims to be increasingly sustainable.

And what are the houses like?

In the most central part of Avenidas Novas, renovated buildings are the most common, often with private parking areas, terraces and balconies. Some properties also have swimming pools, gymnasiums, communal areas (exterior and interior) and security systems.