There are plenty of good but expensive lofts downtown. Don’t listen to the self hating goons here. Stay close to the highway as much as you can. Burncoat is a nice neighborhood close to 290 and 190. Greendale north of Worcester along 190, you should consider. Off Hamilton Street has some nice neighborhoods with apartment opportunities. The lofts are awfully expensive. The city is not a buzzing city but there’s plenty around.