Neighborhood Description:, Allston Village is a local center of activity. It sits at the cross roads of Harvard Avenue, and Brighton Avenue with easy access by Green Line, or bus to other, major areas of the city. This neighborhood is popular with students, because it is conveniently located between Harvard University, Boston College, and Boston University with public transportation options to each school. The village is alive with businesses from bars, to automotive repair to fast food restaurants, and clothing outlets.