The Capitol Villas project is close to numerous amenities that make its location very central and convenient. For easy access to transportation and commuting, the site is approximately a half-mile from the Fremont BART station and close to many AC Transit bus lines running along major collector streets like Paseo Padre Parkway, Mowry Avenue, and Walnut Avenue. For shopping and personal services that speak of a semi-urban lifestyle, the site is also within walking distance to the Fremont Hub, Gateway Plaza, and Fremont Plaza shopping centers and popular grocery stores like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Trader Joe's. Within a one-mile radius are multiple health and well-being facilities such as the Fremont Center Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center, and the Washington Hospital. For recreational purposes, people who live in Capitol Villas are within walking distance to Central Park, Fremont's largest park with playgrounds, a skate park, a water park, and more. Due to its stellar location and abundant amenities, the surrounding area of Central Downtown Fremont is an upscale destination that boasts luxurious and boutique options of all kinds. Already home to prominent and hugely popular street fairs such as the Burgers & Brew Festival and the Fremont Festival of the Arts (which is the largest free festival west of the Mississippi), Downtown Fremont is rapidly adding newcomers to its well-known dedicated social gathering spots, including civic plazas, entertainment venues, and more. - Overall, located between three major freeways and a train station at the northern end of the neighborhood, Central Downtown is a popular spot for tech companies in Silicon Valley. The Central District section of Fremont is the key area of urban construction and development: with a solid educational foundation, developed family-friendly commerce, and diverse and harmonious culture, Fremont's outlook is painted with bright colors. The demand for housing is robust and will likely continue to be so in areas like Fremont, which are major employment hubs. Fremont is a city of over 231,000 people with an area of 90-square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the Bay Area and California's 15th largest city. Fremont captures metropolitan living at its best with its moderate climate and proximity to major universities, shopping areas, recreation, and cultural activities, employment centers, major airports, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. - Fremont is a regional and national leader that has garnered recognition and awards throughout the years. In recent studies conducted by Wallet Hub, the City of Fremont ranked #1 as the "Happiest City in the Nation," #2 as "The Best Place in the Country to Raise a Family," #14 as the "Healthiest City in the US," and as one of "America's Least Stressed Cities." Additionally, in an annual report by SmartAsset on the "Best Cities in the US in which to Work From Home," Fremont was listed as #10.