The Benton neighborhood of Tijuana, residential and close to downtown and the Zona Río, blends tree-lined blocks with homes from different eras and service businesses such as cafés, clinics, and auto repair shops. Its planned layout features wide sidewalks and pocket parks that encourage community interaction, while Avenida Benton provides quick access to schools, markets, and hospitals. During the day the sounds of public transport and student activity dominate, and at nightfall the pace slows, reinforcing the sense of community.