Located in the heart of Shadyside's East End, the Franklin West apartments and townhouses are only minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and major universities, such as the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University. All Franklin West apartments in Shadyside are either on, or within close walking distance to, the primary public bus transit lines (Port Authority of Allegheny County - PAT) that serve Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, including Oakland and downtown.
Situated near University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) area hospitals and just a few blocks from upscale retail shops and restaurants on Walnut Street, South Highland Avenue, Ellsworth Avenue, as well as the office, entertainment complex Bakery Square, the Franklin West apartments and townhouses offer quick, convenient access to the best that Pittsburgh has to offer. Plus, grocery stores Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Giant Eagle and Target are within walking distance. The tree-lined and quiet, residential streets of this historic neighborhood lend a suburban feel to this urban area.
