I need to go to a professional conference in New York City at the end of December. I'll be going alone. Where can I find a cheap, safe hotel? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Nov 17, 2009 - 47 answers

I want to know everything about living in the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. [more inside]
posted by boatsforshoes on Sep 8, 2009 - 24 answers

Moving Help: My SO and I are moving to San Francisco in one month, and we do not know much about the neighborhoods. We have found a place we like that is within our price range. Can anyone out there tell us about this neighborhood? Chelsey Avenue and 1st Street, Richmond, CA 94801
posted by AlliKat75 on Aug 11, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm a Los Angeles native in the very early stages of considering a move to San Francisco and would like some guidance on neighborhoods that would match up with my preferences. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 12 answers

AtlantaFilter: My partner is moving to Atlanta to take a postdoc at Georgia Tech. Please help us find a place he'd be happy living (and I'd be happy visiting!) for the next two years. [more inside]
posted by 44sunsets on Jul 8, 2009 - 12 answers

I need advice/info about the best neighborhoods/school districts in Boulder/Denver Co. [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Jun 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Mr Roger’s Neighborhood: NYC, introduce me to your neighborhood plus rental places [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on Jun 26, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to spend Jan-Apr of the 2010 season snowboarding in the Salt Lake City resorts. Can you guys help me figure out where to live in SLC (three months at a resort is just too much $$, and plus I'd like to be able to get away from the mountain on the days I don't ride) , and the best way to go about securing a place? [more inside]
posted by Calloused_Foot on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Urban Planning/Theory Filter: I am looking for writings, preferably available online, about the relationships of adjacent neighborhoods over time. [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

My boyfriend and I are moving from Boston to Nashville in late May or early June. We are looking to rent a one bedroom and would prefer to pay no more than $600 a month, within city limits or as close to the city as possible. We've been looking in East Nashville as recommended by friends but so far searching via the internet hasn't been extremely helpful. Specific street names/apartments would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Famous on Mar 9, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some fun neighborhoods to live in on the cheap in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted by palindromic on Mar 7, 2009 - 10 answers

What Portland, Oregon neighborhoods would you recommend for someone moving to PDX for the first time? [more inside]
posted by Auden on Jan 6, 2009 - 23 answers

I once came across a website that recommends equivalent neighborhoods across cities. For example, if you asked for the San Francisco equivalent of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, it might recommend the Castro. Could someone point me to this website?
posted by espertus on Nov 15, 2008 - 3 answers

I am contemplating moving (I live in Wynwood, and like it) nearer to where I go to school/work (hospital district/the gables). How is living in allapattah or downtown miami? i'm used to living in working class areas and can handle myself, but am not sure if crime is bad there? Is anything open downtown after like 6? What about community spaces, bars, restaurants, cafes, etc? My girlfriend is asian, and I know there's no neighborhoods with many asians around, but is downtown homogeneously latin or is it more diverse?
posted by aussicht on Jul 24, 2008 - 0 answers

We're moving to the beach! But, I would like a few specifics about life in Wilmington, NC. [more inside]
posted by sara is disenchanted on Jul 5, 2008 - 5 answers

We (early-30's couple, no kids) are headed to Seattle May 7-10 and are trying to figure out which neighborhood to stay in. We have a number of hotel recommendations, many of which sound very good, but we'd also like to find a location that is in close proximity to great restaurants, non-cheesy nightlife, live music and other interesting attractions which might be a little bit off the beaten path. Not having a sense of what the neighborhoods are like is making it challenging to choose a hotel...do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
posted by underdetermined on Apr 21, 2008 - 9 answers

We've just moved to Raleigh with nothing set up but a mailbox. Can someone give me a stereotyped guide to Raleigh neighborhoods? [more inside]
posted by razdrez on Apr 16, 2008 - 9 answers

What areas / neighborhoods / streets should I avoid in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Mar 23, 2008 - 18 answers

Moving to Indianapolis, need neighborhood recommendations. [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker on Mar 21, 2008 - 7 answers

So after 5 years of swimming in the cold waters of Norway, the arcticseals are migrating to the warmer zones of Houston. Which brings us to the obvious question that all newcomers ask: Where should we live? [more inside]
posted by arcticseal on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

SF residents: were money no object, would you prefer to live in the Mission District near 16th and Valencia, or in Mission Bay near AT&T Park, and why? [more inside]
posted by holympus on Mar 2, 2008 - 29 answers

What is the "bad part of town" for your nearest metropolitan area... and what's the name of the most notoriously "bad" neighborhood(s) in that part of town? [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Feb 14, 2008 - 174 answers

I'm moving to Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. What undiscovered gems should I check out? Ethnic eateries? Interesting social gatherings for 20-somethings? Groups to join? (I currently live way far north, near Roger's Park, which is lovely, but far from work.)
posted by melodykramer on Feb 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Where should I live near(ish to) the University of Miami? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Dec 19, 2007 - 9 answers

PhillyFilter: My wife and I are relocating to the Philadelphia area and could use some advice on what neighborhoods or (shudder) suburbs to consider. [more inside]
posted by scblackman on Nov 27, 2007 - 17 answers

I've been reading about the ongoing housing bubble collapse, and I am wondering how exactly neighborhoods are supposedly changing and especially where all these people go when they lose their home. [more inside]
posted by calhound on Aug 9, 2007 - 25 answers

Yet another Baltimore question. Federal Hill: what is the boundary with South Baltimore? [more inside]
posted by media_itoku on Jun 21, 2007 - 4 answers

MovingtoSF-filter: Which San Francisco neighborhoods are more resilient [for a lack of a better term] to earthquakes? Marina, for example, is built on trash so it is probably not the safest. Looking to stay within San Francisco proper, close to downtown preferably.
posted by ngn01 on May 17, 2007 - 6 answers

What can you tell me about Honolulu neighborhoods? [more inside]
posted by kyrademon on May 8, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a place to live in Redwood City in 3 weeks. Can anyone give me some information about good/bad neighborhoods, or any other advice?
posted by Maia on May 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Calling all Chicagoans: I will be working on Fulton Market, just west of I90/94. My roommate will be attending Loyola (Lake Shore campus). We both want easy commutes. Suggestions for fun, safe areas to live in that will be convenient for both of us? [more inside]
posted by christie on Apr 19, 2007 - 8 answers

NYCFilter: What neighborhoods am I missing in my google earth mapping? [more inside]
posted by Mach5 on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers

Where shouldn't I move in Boulder, Colorado? [more inside]
posted by tsmo on Mar 12, 2007 - 7 answers

Cheap (<$120, ideally much less) hotel in Downtown Seattle and in San Jose. Must have internet access. Cheapo car rental in San Jose - and places to look to live? [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Nov 17, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to fall in love... with my new Chicago neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Oct 4, 2006 - 17 answers

I'm considering moving from Portland, OR, to Nashville, TN. I love Portland's cool neighborhoods. Where are the hip neighborhoods in Nashville? [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Jun 20, 2006 - 8 answers

Help! My boyfriend and I are moving to LA and need help figuring out where to live neighborhood-wise. It needs to be near a public transit hub and not so far away from USC that I'll kill myself commuting. [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Jun 8, 2006 - 22 answers

Moving to Philly! Where should I live? When should I start looking for a late-August move? Any good source of apartment listings, besides craigslist? [more inside]
posted by footnote on May 21, 2006 - 9 answers

My husband and I (and our five month old son) are thinking of relocating from Austin to Houston, but we really know very little about the area. We're looking for some advice/recommendations about neighborhoods and suburbs in the greater metropolitan area, particularly those within a reasonable commute to UH. [more inside]
posted by roundrock on Apr 18, 2006 - 9 answers

If you were a 26 year old, poor, recent college graduate that wanted to move to Portland, OR what neighborhood would be the best to live in? [more inside]
posted by rokabiri on Apr 12, 2006 - 19 answers

Posted on behalf of colleen711, who joined too recently to be able to post this herself: My roomate and I are recent college graduates, she's working in libertyville and I'm working in deer park. We want to live in the city, but keep our commute to less than or equal to one hour. [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay on Mar 24, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm relocating to NYC from Tokyo next month and am looking for some advice on prospective neighborhoods [more inside]
posted by aussie_in_NY on Mar 1, 2006 - 14 answers

I may be moving to the Metro West area of Massachusetts (east of Boston, west of Worcester). What's the coolest town in this area? Or, what are some resources that could help me make this determination for myself? Such as an equivalent to the NY Times' Real Estate Column: "If you're thinking of living in..."
posted by ericbop on Dec 26, 2005 - 25 answers

AskChicagoFilter: I want to buy a condo in Chicago. I want to be near a couple of specific things - what neighborhoods should I look at? Oh yeah, I'm not rich. [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Oct 20, 2005 - 9 answers

My friend is moving to Atlanta and wants advice on different neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by driveler on Jul 6, 2005 - 15 answers

Tell me about the different neighborhoods in Oakland, CA. [more inside]
posted by dirtylittlemonkey on Jun 9, 2005 - 8 answers

What neighborhood should I move to in NYC? [more inside]
posted by spaghetti on Apr 11, 2005 - 23 answers

If I were to work in Bellevue, Washington, where would I want to live? We love where we currently live so we would want to replicate it as much as possible. [more inside]
posted by probablysteve on Mar 31, 2005 - 11 answers

[MovingtoCleveland filter] My SO and I are moving to Cleveland. We have some questions about life choices, buying a house in a new city, and Cleveland in particular. [MI] [well, OH actually]. [more inside]
posted by googly on Jan 23, 2005 - 24 answers

BAY AREA FILTER: Hey everyone... one of my best friends and his wife are moving to San Francisco, and I offered to help them figure out where they may want to move. If you live there, or have lived there, where would you recommend? They'd like an active lifestyle, and safe. Aside from that, he's making 50k and needs easy access to Mission Bay for work. They also really want public transit.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
posted by silusGROK on Jan 10, 2005 - 14 answers