You can find walkable, safe neighborhoods all across the city, so it will likely come down to the location of your work, and the type of lifestyle you prefer (laid back, in the scene, family life, etc.). I live on the west side myself, so I'll speak to this area.
What is a Concave Wheel? Concave Technology takes the center of the wheel and dips inwards to give it that bowl effect. Rather than exaggerating a bigger lip for the back wheel, and a smaller lip for the front. Concave wheels emphasize the concavity of the rear wheel to differentiate from the front wheel.
Type 27 and Type 28 Depressed Center Wheels Home | Type 27 & Type 28 Grinding Wheels Type 27 & 28 Depressed Center Wheels are available with either 7/8 conventional arbor holes or 5/8-11 threaded arbor Quick-Spin type as an integral part of the wheel. The wide flat area of contact serves as a guide to prevent digging into flat surfaces. The Saucer Type 28 is a faster weld cut grinding wheel. Available for: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals, Masonry, and Special Applications. Gulf States can also manufacture specialty sizes and specifications to meet your needs.