October 12, 200717 yr anyways, there is a lot that's right with Forest Park and Springdale. These neighborhoods are the most diverse in the Metro, they have easy access to some of the best recreation areas in the Metro (Glenwood Gardens, Winton Woods, Glenview Golf Course), Springdale has an excellent recreation center and recreation program, they have good access to I-75 and 275, they are not exurbs and are basically built out, they are in Hamilton County. There's a lot that is "right" with these communities. I didn't mean to start a thing about it with my random comment, they just aren't my cup of tea and probably aren't to most people who frequent this board.
October 12, 200717 yr Lester where do you live now? Out of Wyoming or Glendale, I would say Glendale from just the commute times alone. Living in Glendale vs Wyoming can save you 10-15 minutes up to Dayton. Mariemont is fantastic but not practical to commute from Mariemont to Dayton unless you have a helicopter. Overall stay out of the townships north of I-275, they all suck. Some have some cute cookie cutter subdivisions if that is your thing but they have terrible zoning policies, they aren't pedestrian friendly and their city governments get stepped on like little bugs from developers. Regardless everything north of I-275 is ultra conservative (short of Yellow Springs) to the point that they don't advertise as Republicans during elections. You will see many signs that say "Conservative for Council" The bottom line is that I would take Montgomery (if that is what you like) over everything north of I-275. Loveland has a nice business district that is connected to the Little Miami Bikeway but it again is hard to get to from Dayton. I-71 north takes you to far east.
October 12, 200717 yr You could also look at Evendale. It's right on 75, closer to Cincinnati than Glendale, has a great recreation center and programs for families, and a strong sense of community. That said...Glendale is pretty kick ass.
October 12, 200717 yr Evendale is a nice suburb. It is surprising because the image that one gets of Evendale is of the ugly GE plant but the suburb has a high median home value and like edale said, a nice recreation center. It is possibly one of the most forgotten suburbs in Cincinnati because it is surrounded by grit and light industrial on all sides but overall it a suburb with large 60/70's ranch homes and 90/00's McMansions.
October 13, 200717 yr Lester where do you live now? Out of Wyoming or Glendale, I would say Glendale from just the commute times alone. Living in Glendale vs Wyoming can save you 10-15 minutes up to Dayton. Mariemont is fantastic but not practical to commute from Mariemont to Dayton unless you have a helicopter. Overall stay out of the townships north of I-275, they all suck. Some have some cute cookie cutter subdivisions if that is your thing but they have terrible zoning policies, they aren't pedestrian friendly and their city governments get stepped on like little bugs from developers. Regardless everything north of I-275 is ultra conservative (short of Yellow Springs) to the point that they don't advertise as Republicans during elections. You will see many signs that say "Conservative for Council" The bottom line is that I would take Montgomery (if that is what you like) over everything north of I-275. Loveland has a nice business district that is connected to the Little Miami Bikeway but it again is hard to get to from Dayton. I-71 north takes you to far east. live in a suburb of NYC. Nice old town center, walkable, older homes, good schools.
October 13, 200717 yr Then pick Glendale or Wyoming. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 13, 200717 yr Here are some homes between $500-400K in some of the communities that have been discussed. If you click on the links you can see photos of the interiors. Glendale, Ohio 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms $445,000 http://www.huff.com/search/detail.php?MLNumber=1078814&PPropertyType=26&ListingAgentID=&frmaction=search Amberly Village 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms $485,000 http://www.huff.com/search/detail.php?MLNumber=1080247&PPropertyType=26&ListingAgentID=&frmaction=search Evendale, Ohio 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bedrooms $475,000 http://www.huff.com/search/detail.php?MLNumber=1073723&PPropertyType=26&ListingAgentID=&frmaction=search Montgomery, Ohio 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms $469,000 http://www.huff.com/search/detail.php?MLNumber=1060792&PPropertyType=26&ListingAgentID=&frmaction=search Wyoming, Ohio 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $427,000 http://www.huff.com/search/detail.php?MLNumber=1063375&PPropertyType=26&ListingAgentID=&frmaction=search
October 15, 200717 yr What's wrong with Forest Park and Springdale? what's right about forest park or springdale? Another one-liner from Thomasbw... anyways, there is a lot that's right with Forest Park and Springdale. These neighborhoods are the most diverse in the Metro, they have easy access to some of the best recreation areas in the Metro (Glenwood Gardens, Winton Woods, Glenview Golf Course), Springdale has an excellent recreation center and recreation program, they have good access to I-75 and 275, they are not exurbs and are basically built out, they are in Hamilton County. There's a lot that is "right" with these communities. I wasn't being nearly as sarcastic as you thought.
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