I need general advice about bicycle commuting and specific recommendations for Seattle: where to live for commute to UW, bike shop recommendations, must have equipment, neighborhoods to avoid, good routes and trails, and the like. [more inside]
posted by GPF on Jul 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Seattle region filter: We are new residents of Seattle, from New Jersey, enjoying our exploration of this wonderful city. We are house-hunting and have narrowed down our choice of neighborhoods. Any opinions or advice? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Jun 30, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I reduce the amount I'm threatened on the street in an urban environment? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jun 22, 2009 - 47 answers

If an outdoor-access cat moves to a new neighborhood, what are the chances that she would get lost and not be able to find her way back after about half a dozen or so forays into it? [more inside]
posted by SociologistTina on Jun 21, 2009 - 30 answers

New Yorkers seem to have an incredibly detailed implicit and explicit knowledge of their city. I want to know more. [more inside]
posted by milqman on May 28, 2009 - 71 answers

[Seattle filter] We just moved to the West Edge neighborhood in Seattle, near Pike Street Market. Need suggestions on where to buy stuff, services, parks, etc. We've been in Seattle for two days and we love it. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Apr 26, 2009 - 23 answers

Examples of good urban neighborhood community websites? [more inside]
posted by octothorpe on Apr 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Please help me find a quote, proverb or poem, about friendship and neighbors. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Dec 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Under financial pressure. My house isn't selling. I want to avoid foreclosure and don't care about making a profit. It's the original mortgage; a 30-year fixed at 5.5% in good condition (attractive older house and well maintained) in a decent neighborhood (property values steady as those in more expensive neighborhoods fall). [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Oct 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find information about the history of Chinatown in Washington, D.C.? [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Sep 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me prepare for a neighborhood-exploring, apartment-hunting trip to Washington DC. [more inside]
posted by medpt on Sep 1, 2008 - 10 answers

For those of you who live in LA or the greater LA area (Long Beach, especially) -- what do you enjoy most about your neighborhood, and how have you created a personal space for yourself in this sprawling city? [more inside]
posted by tinygiant on Jul 29, 2008 - 14 answers

What's it like around Downtown Crossing (Boston)? [more inside]
posted by Perplexity on Jun 24, 2008 - 39 answers

What alternate rules did you follow when you played specific sports as a kid? [more inside]
posted by Joey Michaels on Jun 13, 2008 - 27 answers

How can I "browse" a neighborhood online? [more inside]
posted by underwater on Jun 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for some research or (last resort) anecdotal stories about the effect of improved/improving schools on communities/neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Jun 3, 2008 - 8 answers

SeattleSketchynessFilter: I've just been informed that for the next few months, I'll be living on the 1000 block of East Terrace Street in Seattle. While I know that Seattle is generally a pretty safe city, the address in the International District, along with the close proximity to the city's sole remaining major public housing project is setting off some alarm bells in my mind. At the same time, it's quite hard to figure out how how sketchy a neighborhood is online. So before I raise a stink and try to move someplace else, I ask Seattle Metafiltes: just what kind of a neighborhood is this, and might I, as someone who enjoys being able to walk to restaurants/shops, find it a decent place to live?
posted by zachlipton on May 21, 2008 - 15 answers

Pair of mid-20s friends looking for a place to stay in Barcelona in early June. I've read up a bit on the neighborhoods and it sounds like the popular, touristy area is near Las Ramblas. However, many of the modern tourist attractions are farther to the northeast. Help! [more inside]
posted by junesix on Apr 28, 2008 - 11 answers

What US cities have a strong, diverse software industry, multicultural makeup, affordable housing, and walkable neighborhoods? [more inside]
posted by bumpybear on Jan 27, 2008 - 29 answers

LISTS of neighborhoods, local landmarks and local slang names... an example of each in the Philadelphia area would be Chestnut Hill, Fairmount Park and Philly. Is there any place I can go to get a list of these items per state (or for the entire US)? Free is good, but I wouldn't be opposed to paying for it. [more inside]
posted by hummercash on Oct 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I would like to start a neighborhood web log. Something vaguely resembling metafilter. I don't want to spend much money on it. Is there a prototype you would recommend? Where to put it? What kind of usage terms to post? &c.
posted by bukvich on Sep 29, 2007 - 8 answers

Chicagofilter: West Loop 101. I live here, now what? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat on Sep 2, 2007 - 7 answers

What neighborhood should I live in SF? [more inside]
posted by I like to eat meat on Jul 9, 2007 - 14 answers

My church is writing a survey to get some information on the neighborhood, and we're having some trouble with the wording of one of the questions. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Jun 20, 2007 - 21 answers

Name this San Francisco Neighborhood! I'm in the process of moving from Chicago to SF and am considering an apartment on Geary between Baker and Lyon. It's been described as being in "Lower Pacific Heights", but I've since learned that this is something of a misnomer - a way for realtors to make the place sound more impressive than it is. So where is this apartment in actuality? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Apr 29, 2007 - 21 answers

TorontoFilter: What can you tell me about this place/area just east of downtown Toronto? (description follows) [more inside]
posted by UnclePlayground on Apr 25, 2007 - 18 answers

Austin Filter: While I've found quite a few postings here and on "the google" regarding the best neighborhoods in Austin, none seem to mention the zip codes of said neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by captaindistracto on Apr 12, 2007 - 31 answers

Can I, as a single woman, sit in a neighborhood bar reading a book or a magazine without looking desperate or lame? Can you suggest such a bar in the Arcadia/Central Phoenix area? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Feb 1, 2007 - 30 answers

How can I stop caring so much about the appearance and status of my house and neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by LoriFLA on Jan 9, 2007 - 46 answers

My husband plays saxophone. Should this affect whether we buy a house or a condo? I'm interested in anecdotes from musicians, and also from their neighbors. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Nov 26, 2006 - 26 answers

What are the best ways to fix a neighborhood's erosion problems, and how do you convince builders and developers to take those steps? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Sep 4, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm trying to set up a wireless network for my neighborhood, maybe 10 houses on my block (across the street and adjacent to us). Basic setup would be that I have the wired DSL internet connection and I share it over 802.11b/g. I've looked into omni-directional 2.4ghz antennas, but I'm not sure how sensitive it would need to be, nor do I know if the clients are going to need directional antennas. What's the best way to go about doing this? [more inside]
posted by benc on Aug 12, 2006 - 10 answers

What US neighborhoods are best known for interesting examples of Craftsman homes? I know about the various bay area neighborhoods - the Maybecks of the Berkeley hills, Westwood Park in SF, etc.; I'm familiar with Pasadena and its Bungalow Heaven, as well as Santa Barbara's many restored bungalows - and I'm familiar with similar neighborhoods here in Sacramento, where I live now. What I'm mainly looking for are out of the way, underrated or less-known neighborhoods with interesting historical and architectural character, specifically expressed in homes built in the Craftsman aesthetic - from the conservative late Victorian through the Prairie and Mission revival. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Jun 7, 2006 - 21 answers

Where should a Hastings student and a Caltrain commuter live in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by natan on May 27, 2006 - 14 answers

Are there any interesting neighborhoods, off the Strip, to explore in Las Vegas? I'm thinking arty shops, interesting cafes, etc. [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Apr 27, 2006 - 7 answers

NYC neighborhood question: Last night I was at the restaurant Son Cubano, at 9th Ave and 14th Street, for the first time, and I spent about 20 minutes before entering the restaurant walking around the area. I'm decently familiar with NYC, but this was my first time wandering this particular neighborhood. I loved the feel of it, and would like to know more for purposes of considering it as a place to call home. So...what is this neighborhood called? Who lives here? What are some other cool restaurants/bars/etc. to check out? It felt somewhat desolate (relatively speaking) which is part of what I liked about it. I got the sense it was in the process of being "revitalized"-- are there still deals to be had, or is it too late?
posted by Harvey Birdman on Mar 3, 2006 - 18 answers

I need an easy-to-sign-up mailing list for my neighborhood's breaking news. [more inside]
posted by 9000.68 on Feb 2, 2006 - 4 answers

My wife and I will most likely be moving to Pittsburgh next year with our children, one of whom will be starting kindergarten. We really enjoy living in the city and urban life. School quality is also a huge priority for us now. Can we have both of these things in Pittsburgh? [more inside]
posted by misterioso on Aug 30, 2005 - 15 answers

Short version: How can I tell if my neighbor is stealing phone service from me?

Short version of a much, much longer story inside:
posted by pieoverdone on Feb 16, 2005 - 26 answers

I've searched and searched, but is there a database available to find general crimes in your neighborhood like burglaries? I know about the sex offender database, but I can't find anything but general statistics from the police department. I'm in Chicago.
posted by agregoli on Jan 4, 2005 - 14 answers

RealEstateFilter Any recommendations for a gay-friendly community in California where three bedroom single-family houses with reliable broadband access can still be found for <$125k in a safe, good school district?
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Jul 31, 2004 - 23 answers

Collected or filtered local culture/happenings... I know about upcoming.org. I'm wondering if there are other sites where people can find collected listings of events in their area. Basically I'm sick of missing concerts in my city (Toronto) because I forget to check the papers regularly. (I'm also interested in non-Toronto-specific sites.)
posted by dobbs on May 21, 2004 - 6 answers

Looks like we might be moving to Kansas City. We've already read lots of tourist guides, local media, and real estate web sites, but now I need some actual advice. The company I'll work for is in Overland Park, and we want to live someplace a) relatively inexpensive, b) with a good racial and class mixture, and c) moderately hip. Is there such a neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Jan 8, 2004 - 4 answers