Hi everyone,

 

I'm confused and would really appreciate any help I can get on my concerns. I'm a 26 y/o female moving to Cleveland this June to begin my residency at the Cleveland Clinic. I've been obsessed with searching for apartments online, and will be making a visit this weekend to look at places. I will be living there with my car. I've narrowed my search down to apartments in downtown, Cedar-Fairmount area in CH, and Coventry area.

 

I'm orginally from NJ, but grew up near in and around NY most of my life. I've been reading about downtown, and I know it is different from Manhattan, which is what I'm used to..but now I don't know what to do. My main concern is safety. I'm used to walking around in the city at 3am, which I know I shouldn't do. But I'm concerned more about walking out at even 9 or 10pm.

 

I love some of the apartments downtown..particularly Prospect Place Apartments near the E.9th and Prospect ave intersection. I was told there is attached parking, but then heard it is behind the building, across the street. I was also told it isn't the safest of areas. I was wondering how true this is. For example, if I wanted to go to E4th st for dinner/drinks, would it be safe for me to walk there around 9 or 10pm by myself? Or would I always have to call a safety ambassador? I wanted to know how busy that area of Prospect ave is. And, if I wanted to go out to the warehouse district, what are my options? Do I have to take my car? I know Warehouse District is not incredibly close, but I guess my main concern is, how walkable is downtown in those areas? And at the end of the night, do people use safety ambassadors to get home at 2am? I certainly wouldn't back to prospect by myself, but I just wanted to know my options.

 

For visitors I may have coming downtown, is street parking their best bet? How easy is it to find a spot, and how safe is it?

 

Then there is Cedar Fairmount and Coventry. I love the look of those areas. I am going to be looking at apts in the Cedar Fairmount intersection as well as in the Coventry-Lancashire area and Kenilworth-Overlook intersection. My questions are similar here. If I chose to live at the Cedar-Fairmount intersection, can I walk out by myself at 10pm? And would I be able to walk to a restaurant on Coventry from there? Would I instead drive my car there as well? This is also the same concern I have for the Kenilworth-Overlook area. Can I walk to Coventry from there at night? And what about walking back at 1-2am? Do people do that?

 

And where do visitors park over night in these areas of Cleveland Heights?

 

Sorry I know I probably sound incredibly paranoid! But I like both areas-downtown and Cleveland Heights. Both have things for me to do, places to go, and hang out. I just need to know where I will be safer. That will be a huge deciding factor for me.

 

In advance..Thanks so much for all your help and feedback!!!

I believe one of a most prolific posters, McCleveland, lives at or near the intersection of E. 9th and Prospect and he is very insightful and a straight shooter.  I am sure he partakes of downtown nightlife.  I would wait for him to post in this thread as I think you would value his opinion, or send him a PM.

 

As far as Cleveland Hts. goes (I live there, not too far from Coventry), I have expressed in the past that there is not one area of CH where I would fell unsafe at three in the morning.  One poster in particular disagrees with this but I don't even think he would have a problem with Cedar Fairmount.  It is probably the safest area of CH and always has a fair amount of people on the streets at all hours due to the restaurants and other venues and the fact that many CWRU students live in the area.  Coventry is also very active and lots of people around which enhances safety.  A walk from Coventry to Cedar Fairmount would have you walking through a generally upper middle class neighborhood.  I drive down Euclid Hts almost every night between eleven and one going home and regurlarly see joggers even at those late hours.  Always see students.  I cannot see where you would have a problem.

 

Parking in Cleveland Hts. is always and adventure.  I will leave it at that.

Dreams.  Welcome!  Now...relax...relate...release.

 

If you can walk around Manhattan, you can walk around Cleveland.  Just like Manhattan or any other urban area, you need to keep your wit about you.

 

Downtown Cleveland is like Downtown Manhattans financial district.  Alive and teeming with people during the day and clearing out, but not desolate, at night.  There are a lot of things going on in Downtown and its adjacent neighborhoods.

 

As a woman I would call a safety ambassador, that is what they are there for.  To escort people and make the area feel safer.  They are not there because the area is unsafe.

 

I pray the people at the clinic haven't filled your head with the "it isn't the safest area" as downtown Cleveland is one of the fastest growing downtown neighborhoods in the country. 

 

We have people on the board that work at the clinic and lots of people the live downtown.  One of our favorite posters is a woman and she lives downtown and works in University Circle.  She'll be sure to chime in.  You came to the right place for REAL information.  So ask away!

 

Might I suggest you check out the Shaker Square nabe as well!

You talkin bout me MTS? :-D I will wait to type my full reply till tomorrow when I'm not typing on my phone, but from a 26 yo female UC indentured servant by day (PhD student), downtown resident by night, welcome to Cleveland!

Welcome Dreamz,

 

Great neighborhoods you are looking at ;).  Downtown and CH are both safe when compared to other urban areas around the Country.  The exurbia Clinic people have probably caused some undue fear.  But I understand that you, as a woman, need to feel safe.  So, it really comes down to what makes you feel unsafe.  IMO, the biggest difference you would notice walking around at 2 a.m. is the vagrants that are Downtown.  You will see very few homeless people in the CH neighborhoods.  You will get some "cat calls" Downtown and Coventry, probably not so much in Cedar-Fairmount but only because the traffic is not comparable.  Downtown has the safety ambassadors.  CH has a cop on every corner (a burden and a perk at the same time as a resident).  Living in Coventry or C-F you will be closer to the Clinic.  But if you live at Prospect/9th, you would be just a skip and jump from our new state-of-the art Bus-Rapid-Transit system which runs between Downtown and UC... right through the middle of the Clinic's campus.

 

While considering Coventry, you might want to consider that you would be within walking distance of Little Italy.  While looking around, drive through that area to see if that is something that would appeal to you.  With Downtown, you will be very close to Ohio City and the Westside Market, one of our true gems, as well as the trendy Tremont neighborhood.  Public transit options from Downtown are also much more plentiful... you can take light rail to the airport, university circle, shaker square and more.  The bus system hub is right downtown as well and can take you just about anywhere.  Highway access is also much greater downtown, as no freeways/expressways run through CH or any of its bordering suburbs. 

 

As far as parking, if you are even remotely accustomed to NYC parking, Cleveland will be a breeze for both you and your visitors.

 

BTW, my wife is from Jersey and she has really enjoyed living here the past 8 years.

Welcome Dreamz,

 

Great neighborhoods you are looking at ;) .  Downtown and CH are both safe when compared to other urban areas around the Country.  The exurbia Clinic people have probably caused some undue fear.  But I understand that you, as a woman, need to feel safe.  So, it really comes down to what makes you feel unsafe.  IMO, the biggest difference you would notice walking around at 2 a.m. is the vagrants that are Downtown.  You will see very few homeless people in the CH neighborhoods.  You will get some "cat calls" Downtown and Coventry, probably not so much in Cedar-Fairmount but only because the traffic is not comparable.  Downtown has the safety ambassadors.  CH has a cop on every corner (a burden and a perk at the same time as a resident).  Living in Coventry or C-F you will be closer to the Clinic.  But if you live at Prospect/9th, you would be just a skip and jump from our new state-of-the art Bus-Rapid-Transit system which runs between Downtown and UC... right through the middle of the Clinic's campus.

 

While considering Coventry, you might want to consider that you would be within walking distance of Little Italy.  While looking around, drive through that area to see if that is something that would appeal to you.  With Downtown, you will be very close to Ohio City and the Westside Market, one of our true gems, as well as the trendy Tremont neighborhood.  Public transit options from Downtown are also much more plentiful... you can take light heavy rail to the airport, university circle, and more and the light rail to shaker square and shaker heights.  The bus system hub is right downtown as well and can take you just about anywhere.  Highway access is also much greater downtown, as no freeways/expressways run through CH or any of its bordering suburbs. 

 

As far as parking, if you are even remotely accustomed to NYC parking, Cleveland will be a breeze for both you and your visitors.

 

BTW, my wife is from Jersey and she has really enjoyed living here the past 8 years.

 

One correction. 

The Coventry area of Cleveland Height is relatively safe, just stay south of Mayfield.  And despite what others have said, there are indeed quite a few vagrants/homeless people wandering around, though they're mostly on the main street (Coventry itself).  Also, it's an exaggeration to say that there is a cop on every corner in CH.  While the shopping districts have a police presence, in many cases they're there to write parking tickets, so don't be surprised if they've got their head buried in a notebook.  One last thought, there is no overnight street parking in Cleveland Heights, which is ridiculous considering the demographics/housing situation of the city, especially the heavy renter western part of the city.  If Lakewood can allow overnight parking in most parts of the city, there's no reason why CH can't.  But of course it gives them more ticket-writing possibilities and more revenue for a city that is losing population every year.

The Coventry area of Cleveland Height is relatively safe, just stay south of Mayfield. And despite what others have said, there are indeed quite a few vagrants/homeless people wandering around, though they're mostly on the main street (Coventry itself). Also, it's an exaggeration to say that there is a cop on every corner in CH. While the shopping districts have a police presence, in many cases they're there to write parking tickets, so don't be surprised if they've got their head buried in a notebook. One last thought, there is no overnight street parking in Cleveland Heights, which is ridiculous considering the demographics/housing situation of the city, especially the heavy renter western part of the city. If Lakewood can allow overnight parking in most parts of the city, there's no reason why CH can't. But of course it gives them more ticket-writing possibilities and more revenue for a city that is losing population every year.

 

Oh, I forgot to add that Cedar-Fairmount is perfectly fine.  That's basically the the western edge of the nicest part of CH.

I lived in Cedar-Fairmount district for 6 years and can attest that it is probably one of the safest areas in CH.  As to parking, it is a pain, but you have a couple options.  There are several city owned lots that have parking meters. There should be a few meters that are something like 25 cents for and hour or two.  You can just load a couple dollars into the meter.  The other option, which worked for me, was that I lived directly next door to 5/3 bank.  We would park cars overnight there, as long as the cars were gone before the bank opened.

^^Wow, no overnight parking in Cleveland Hts, even in the apartment neighborhoods?  That sounds slightly nuts.  Are spaces scarce in the public lots?

 

Welcome dreamz!  I disagree with MTS a bit- walking around the City of Cleveland (as opposed to Cleveland Heights) is not quite like walking around Manhattan, which, south of 96th street, is pretty much the safest urban experience in the US these days.  But downtown is certainly not a crime-infested hell hole the way some will make it out to be.  The biggest thing you'll notice is how deserted it seems outside of the entertainment hubs and off hours.  Frankly, even the entertainment hubs can be feel pretty deserted, IMHO, when it's not peak hours or peak season.  Downtown is great, but definitely check it out at off times to see if you're OK with the feel.

 

If you can sort out the parking situation, either neighborhood in Cleveland Heights would probably work well.  No real safety issues, IMHO (maybe petty stuff like car radio if your're not careful), and pretty active street life too, especially on Coventry.

Dreamz, as a downtown resident (Stonebridge is technically in the flats across the river) I strongly suggest living downtown but I am probably biased.  I actually just walked from east 4th St to my place in the flats last night which I do regularly when the weather permits. Granted I am a 26 year old male but I've never felt threatened at any time anywhere downtown and I am a night owl.

 

Others have already pointed out some of the benefits of living downtown but ever since I moved here a little over a year ago (not originally from Cle) I've had no regrets. It seems everyday I hear about another person moving down here (usually people in their 20s but there certainly are people of all ages). Beware of all the haters our there who will tell you how unsafe and shitty downtown is, they usually are the people who haven't been downtown in years.

 

Good luck with your decision and if you ever have any questions feel free to ask.

One poster in particular disagrees with this but I don't even think he would have a problem with Cedar Fairmount.

 

Dreamz, you can probably figure out by now how Htsguy was referring to ;)  And you will find a lot of Clevelanders that will agree with that forumer.  Most of them will likely be from the outer-ring suburbs, though, and not actually live in Cleveland Hts.  It's all subjective so you should assign weight to everyone's opinion as you see fit and the feeling you get from exploring these neighborhoods.

Welcome from one of the few females on the board.  It's JMO but I would pick Cleveland Heights if I were you. It's a fun and vibrant community and some apartments DO offer parking, you just have to seek them out.  Parking for friends visiting is also usually not a problem where it can definitely be one downtown depending on what's going on.  It's just my PERSONAL opinion that I think you would feel safer in CH at night than in the area of downtown you're talking about.  As has been mentioned, mostly because of the lack of people, so when you do encounter someone else on the street, it can be uncomfortable - they're often drunk, or homeless.  Usually harmless.

 

Docbroc is one of our other females and lives downtown so she will have some more perspective for you (and likely much different than mine).

 

Will you have an opportunity to do any extended visiting here before you move? That way you could check out how various areas feel to you and make a decision based on your personal experience.

I believe the clinic can provide you with some options for temporary housing.  You might want to elect to do that so you can feel out the area and decide what is best for you long term.

One poster in particular disagrees with this but I don't even think he would have a problem with Cedar Fairmount. 

 

Dreamz, you can probably figure out by now how Htsguy was referring to ;)  And you will find a lot of Clevelanders that will agree with that forumer.  Most of them will likely be from the outer-ring suburbs, though, and not actually live in Cleveland Hts.  It's all subjective so you should assign weight to everyone's opinion as you see fit and the feeling you get from exploring these neighborhoods.

 

In other words, challenging UO groupthink is highly frowned upon. :clap:

 

It's funny though, my comments above were relatively mild, 100% truthful, and even somewhat complimentary, yet I'm still scolded by the CH city head cheerleader.  And my comments are of someone that lives in a neighboring suburb, not in some far off exurb.  I'm not in the minority, either.  Talk to people beyond UO to learn about all sides of the city, not just the Utopian idea that many here would like to paint.  Cleveland Heights is a fine city with a lot of things going for it, but the city has big problems.  Luckily, as a young renter living in the western part of the city, you'll be shielded from some of these problems, but you're still going to have to deal with the big bureaucracy of the Cleveland Heights government.

^Geez- she's looking to rent an apartment, not build a nuclear reactor.  I doubt that "big bureaucracy" will be an issue.

Alright, let's not get into this argument again - that was on a different neighborhood than what is being discussed here.  There is no question that Cedar-Fairmount and Coventry are two of the safest neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights.  No need to get into a discussion comparing different parts of CH or the government structure of CH.

Hey, I live on the strongsville border and resent that!

Eh... just let him do his thing and let the OP assign whatever weight she desires.  She is certainly going to run into a lot of people like him at the Clinic who have the same thoughts about areas of town that have any semblence of significant diversity.

 

^Haha... I removed that dig (benefit of being a premium member).  But there definitely is the same level of "group think" among that crowd which Clevelander17 accuses us urban enthusiasts of having.

^Geez- she's looking to rent an apartment, not build a nuclear reactor.  I doubt that "big bureaucracy" will be an issue.

 

Yes, because of her situation, she'll be shielded from some of that, too.  But not all of it.  The fun begins when she has friends over and has to call the Nanny to make sure it's okay if they park on the street overnight.  Or when she's late for work, going a few miles over the speed limit, and the Nanny wags an angry finger at her.  The Nanny is always there to make sure she's behaving within set community standards.  Now if she wants to walk in the streets, or roll around residential neighborhoods at 3am with music blaring, or walk around in a large group intimidating local business patrons, the Nanny seems to be okay with this.

Oh, good lord, enough arguing.  Dreamz - you will become comfortable with your surroundings in any of those neighborhoods you've listed.  I lived on Case Western's campus for four years, moved to Shaker Heights for two years, then moved downtown.  I have spent the last 8 years of my life in the areas you mention!  Each time I moved, of course there was a period of adjustment, but I have ended up being perfectly comfortable in all of those places.  I'm not oblivious, though - I always watch my back. 

 

Seriously, though, all those places have their own advantages.  Cleveland Heights has more of a neighborhood feel, while downtown is just that - downtown.  You will find the housing stock in downtown MUCH nicer than that of Cleveland Heights - I don't know if you're picky about that, but it's something that bothers me about CH.  If you do move downtown, most certainly use the safety ambassadors - it's what they're there for!  Realistically, you don't need them, but if it helps you mentally then do it!

 

Welcome to Cleveland, and feel free to ask any additional questions you may have! 

I think it's fair to say there are irreconcilable differences here. Maybe we can strike a deal.  Clevelander17 can agree not to post gratuitously negative things about CH that aren't really relevant to a poster's question (for example, about the city's "big bureaucracy") and not keep fighting against this "people who think Cleveland Heights is perfect" straw man.  And everyone else can agree not to bait him or belittle him or whatever.  Though Clevelander17, please understand that people aren't necessarily baiting you when they warn posters to take with a grain of salt the views some area residents have about living in the city or the inner ring 'burbs.  That advice has been given for years now on these boards, long before you joined.

 

Otherwise I dread this match day season and the inevitable series of questions about Cleveland Heights it brings.

Thanks so much for all the responses thus far! Sorry for the disagreements that are taking place!

 

I will only be able to decide once i visit each of these areas and spend some time there. I've grown up in many different settings- from diverse neighborhoods in queens ny, to the bronx, upstate ny, and then nj. it's pretty easy for me to adapt to new places, provided i find things to do, which i feel i will in any of these locations i'm considering.

 

i know i would see drunks/homeless/etc people on the streets at night, but just wanted to know how much of a presence there is in terms of other downtowners or CH residents in these towns.

 

to the females living downtown- have you used the safety ambassadors? have you walked around at night by yourself? just wanted to get your experiences!

 

if someone can shed some light on the E.9th and Prospect area, I'd really appreciate it! Just wanted to know if I can walk down Prospect to E.4th, and then perhaps from E.4th and Euclid to the warehouse district? Just wanted to know if people have done this often, and how it's been at various times during the evenings/nights.

 

i'm thinking i won't get parking at CCF and instead, use public transportation to work. Would that be on Euclid when downtown? And how would that work from CH?

 

Thanks so much everyone!

 

 

E. 9th and Prospect is a relatively busy area, so there should always be enough of a street presence of cars or pedestrians to induce a safer feel.  Walking to E. 4th I don't even think is the 5 blocks the numbers suggest.  It's really an easy walk that shouldn't be a problem at all.  As for walking to the Warehouse district - that's also another highly populated route right through Public Square.  Yes, you will run into more vagrants on your way through there, but again, it's a crowded enough area that you shouldn't get that desolate creepy feeling you can sometimes get at night. 

 

I personally have not used the safety ambassadors to walk me places because that's what the mister is for, but I have called them to report a few suspicious things.  They are mostly men, obviously, and I have found them all to be incredibly personable.

 

As for public transit - you will have a much easier time living downtown than in Cleveland Heights.  The RTA Healthline would pick you up at E. 9th and Euclid and dump you off at the Clinic.  If you lived in Cleveland Heights, you'd have to walk to catch either the #32 on Cedar or the #9 on Mayfield, then transfer to the Healthline.

Dreamz, sorry you've been the victim of our infighting here.

 

Out of pure curiosity, how much does parking at CCF cost? 

If you plan to rely on public transportation to get to work at the CCF, then the Healthline should be a big "pro" on your downtown list.  It is a straight shot and these beauts - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HealthLine - put the buses that run through CH to shame.  I think they run every 5 mins too.

 

I'm not a female, so I can't really relate to your concerns about the walk from Prospect/9th to W. 6 or elsewhere downtown, but I will say this -  that walk is a lot less lonely than it was 10 years ago.  A lot of people don't realize that... leading to some inaccurate opinions IMO.

 

Since you like to go out, you should also feel out the nightlife crowd in the areas you are considering.  C-F is a little bit older of a crowd than Coventry.  Coventry has many more options though no matter what your taste.  Downtown is a mixed bag.  W 6 is much "rowdier" than E 4 and Gateway.  The dance clubs are downtown.

 

The housing downtown would likely be "nicer".  The buildings around Coventry would remind you of some of the places you mentioned above.  Brick exteriors, hardwoods, radiators, plaster walls, etc.  C-F has a lot of older buildings similar to the ones on Coventry and duplexes as well.

 

Clevelander17, you took this thread way off topic. All unrelated posts and the responses to them were deleted. Your thoughts would be best shared  elsewhere, such as in a public safety thread.

 

Let's keep this to answering dreamz912's specific questions so we don't scare her off before she arrives, OK? :)

 

Clevelander17, you took this thread way off topic. All unrelated posts and the responses to them were deleted. Your thoughts would be best shared  elsewhere, such as in a public safety thread.

 

Let's keep this to answering dreamz912's specific questions so we don't scare her off before she arrives, OK? :)

 

:laugh:

 

I knocked the thread off track?  Thanks for the laugh.

 

You guys are ridiculous.  Dog forbid anyone give a balanced view of the area instead of pretending everything is perfect in the Heights.

The OP may also find the CH police blotter helpful:

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2010/04/several_cases_of_breaking_and.html

 

Note that this may provide more accuracy than the fudged crime rates reported by the CHPD at the end of the year.

When my wife and I moved here from Chicago we had younger children and decided to move to Cleveland Heights for the schools?!.  We loved living there.  Six years ago (as empty nesters) we moved downtown.  We were surprised at how much we would love it!  We live in the Warehouse District and it is great.  My wife feels safe walking around downtown by herself at all times.

 

At East 9th and Prospect, you will be nestled between Playhouse Square and Gateway neighborhoods.  From 9th and Prospect it is a continuous stream of bars and restaurants to East 4th.  There is a constant stream of activity and when the Indians, Cavaliers, and Monsters are playing at home it borders on being "crazy".  There is a new apartment building development mid-way (Residences at 668) and it is filling quickly.  New places are continually opening up and the area is certainly becoming a Hot Spot of activity. 

 

You have to remember that Downtown Cleveland is very small compared to NYC.  In comparison, many would say that our downtown is "quaint". When you are sitting on Public Square during the Cleveland Orchestra performances for 4th of July and the Lighting of the Lights (Thanksgiving) you will think you are in the Town Square of some small town.  Cleveland really grows on you!  Before you know it, you fall in love with Cleveland.

 

Coming from NYC area you can appreciate public transportation.  The Health Line will take you from 9th and Euclid (one block from Prospect) to the Cleveland Clinic in 15 - 20 minutes.

 

Clevelander17, you took this thread way off topic. All unrelated posts and the responses to them were deleted. Your thoughts would be best shared  elsewhere, such as in a public safety thread.

 

Let's keep this to answering dreamz912's specific questions so we don't scare her off before she arrives, OK? :)

 

:laugh:

 

I knocked the thread off track?  Thanks for the laugh.

 

You guys are ridiculous.  Dog forbid anyone give a balanced view of the area instead of pretending everything is perfect in the Heights.

 

Clevelander17, enjoy your time off - it isn't because you're providing a balanced view, it's because you're being a jerk about it. Plenty of other forumers are able to say "I wouldn't live in _____ area because in my opinion, _______ is undesirable". Instead, as StrapHanger rightly pointed out - you throw out a straw man argument that some are saying "Cleveland Heights is perfect", and having looked at all the posts - no one ever suggested that. 

 

If you were providing facts like "SuchAndSuch Street reported X-number of crimes according to ____", that would be one thing, but you're not. You're throwing out personal anecdotes and biases, and then of course this notion that anyone who expresses disagreement is naive or seeing through rose-colored glasses. You're purposely baiting people with thinly veiled racist comments and then trying to backpedal from them as being "balanced"? Pffft. And when the thread finally starts to get back on track, you sass the very people who run this joint. You could have said "meh, I don't agree but whatever" but apparently you just had to get your dig in at the people who keep this forum going. Contrarian viewpoints are welcome; being a jackass while presenting them isn't - plenty of people have figured that out, so can you. I suggest you do just that.

 

dreamz912, welcome to the forum and to Cleveland. Don't let any of the arguments in this thread dissuade you - as I said to Clevelander17, I don't think you'd find anyone who is a "Pollyanna" and say everything is just perfect in Cleveland Heights, or well - anywhere, no matter where you'd choose to live.

dreamz912, I also welcome you to the forum and to Cleveland -- or Cleveland Heights if that's what you prefer.

 

Some people suggest driving around to find an area that you love. I suggest parking the car and walking around to get a sense of a neighborhood. Of course, many of us look for areas that we like and then look for housing within that area.

 

Another suggestion is to not sign a long-term lease on an apartment. Try to get one year or less. As you explore (and I hope you do) and becomre more familiar with your surroundings, you will almost certainly discover neighborhoods you like better than others.

 

Again, welcome!

Hi everyone,

 

I just wanted to thank everyone for all of their advice, help, and suggestions. I visited both areas, and decided to go with living downtown. I put down a deposit for the Residences at 668!!! I am so excited :)

 

Can't wait to begin exploring Cleveland!

Congratulations on finding something you are excited about!  I think you'll enjoy your time here.

nice pick

GREAT pick.  If I was to move downtown, 668 is where I would want to get a place.  Centrally located... and there is a bus stop right at the front door for you to take the Healthline to work.  Welcome and enjoy!

Dreamz:  Check your Personal Messages.

 

and great choice!

congrats and welcome!

Welcome to Cleveland! Don't hesitate to ask us if you want any advice, suggestions on what to explore and what to keep an eye out for. The people here know a lot about this city and how to get the most out of it.

 

To me, the most overlooked things about this city are its independent/mom-n-pop restaurants (everything from Lola to Slyman's), the Metroparks encircling Cleveland, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron, Asiatown (some gems are small and unpolished), walking Murray Hill Road (Little Italy) from Mayfield to Cedar on a hot summer evening and the dramatic bank atriums of the old National City and Huntington Building (don't forget to eat lunch at Sammy's atop the Huntington Building -- the space was to be a blimp passenger station designed like a huge classic railroad station until the Hindenberg crash ended that dream). There's more but's a fun list to get you started. Enjoy!

Congrats and great choice!  Like others have alluded to, you have a direct link to work via the Healthline right outside your door.  It's a 15 min ride max.

 

You'll be moving in right during Cavs playoff time, so it might be a little busy downtown!

That's great! Welcome to Cleveland!  As KJP said, let us know if you need any help in getting settled.

Welcome!

I started a new thread in this section where you, and other new Clevelanders can ask "dumb" questions about the city or the culture.  It will be interesting to see what strikes people as odd about the city.

 

So, please feel free to use the page to ask all sorts of questions.  We will be happy to answer.

 

 

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,22852.msg478302.html#msg478302

 

Welcome to Cleveland and to downtown!