Wayland doesn’t feel funky at all to me, personally. In fact, I’d say it feels relatively mature. More families, more affluent, quieter. I prefer it. Of course Thayer Street has a bit more “funk,” which is just a short walk away. But sitting at Madrid right now and it’s families, kids doing homework, people reading, etc.

Tbh I’m grateful for Wayland because I personally don’t vibe with the funk as much as it sounds like you might. In that respect, I don’t know if it’s the best fit unless you’re also down with a quieter vibe. That being said, it’s full of life around here. Plenty of people walking/running/cycling/going to yoga or whatever. Plenty of activity, just more sedate?

I don’t know if that answers your question, though.