The large, affordable homes in Brighton Heights offer an array of charming touches. Front porches that extend the width of the house suggests images of long, lazy summer evenings on wooden swings and friendly chats with neighbors. This is a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Its residents like the term "urban suburb"--all the advantages of the city, but the feel of a small town. Brighton Heights also has a small business district that includes a community coffee shop located in a former bank.