You can also connect those 2 spots with a bridge & try to make a huge botanical garden; or a modern city park instead if you want to make modern themed town. Well, that's if it was me though. Have fun decorating your town!
Well, that is kinda hard to explain. Summary, the environment balance are good at those 2 spots. For example, you can surround your house with bushes completely / you can make a maze around your house. So it's like surrounded by river & bushes. C:
Your town map got 2 perfect spots, so jelly! The one that you placed your Police Station & another one is near Egbert's house. If it was me, i would surely build my house at one of those perfect spots.