Offering an altogether different perspective and tenor than FLAG's immediate neighborhood of Chelsea, the LES has become renowned for supporting emerging artists and mounting experimental exhibitions. (flagartfoundation.org)
Appraisers also have to stay within immediate neighborhoods, and can not cross barriers like freeways, rivers or train - tracks. (jvmlending.com)
I'd definitely agree with your overall point, though — walking anywhere outside one's immediate neighborhood definitely marks you as somewhat odd in my corner of the US. (wexboy.wordpress.com)