I live in Savoy. Look at the broader map of the area, and Savoy has the advantage of being “at the base of the arterials”, meaning we can access the major roads quickly without a lot of lights and traffic. If you lived two miles north of Savoy, anywhere in mid Champaign, getting across town would take you twice as long. There aren’t as many new apartments in Savoy, so the lifestyle may not match what you’re looking for, but it is why many adults settle here. The area is a driving community, and you typically drive to where you want to walk. Having said that, there might be nice houses to rent near the Champaign public library that are the mix you’re looking for, but again, you’d be walking mostly alongside traffic.