I live in one of those neighborhoods, on the West Side of Chicago. If you have a garage you get to it from the alley, not the front, but many of us would rather have a yard than a garage. The homes have room to walk between them, but only on one side. Trees line the streets and I have everything I need, including a public library and multiple playgrounds, withing walking distance. It’s a great way to live, especially while my children are young.