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coldrunn t1_jc1zzz4 wrote

Avoid Main South (south of Chandler from Park to 290) Avoid Great Brook Valley (housing project on corner of NE cutoff and MA-70, most dangerous part of town).

NW / Tatnuk has the most nature to walk a dog in. As does Lake Park/Lakeview area.

There are lots of dogs downtown but that seems like a horrible idea.

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javamauva OP t1_jc3b66a wrote

Thank you, this is helpful. Agreed I think I prefer not to live downtown, hoping to be somewhere where I could possibly have a small yard or at least a walkable neighborhood.

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t_11 t1_jc3lc67 wrote

Your references are out of date old man

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AceOfTheSwords t1_jc70bhr wrote

Great Brook Valley isn't nearly as bad as it once was (say, in the 80's-90s or even early 00s). Though I wouldn't expect a rental to be available there anyway, so it's kind of moot.

Main South has seen some revitalization recently too, though I'd avoid Main St itself (not just south, all parts) in terms of living on it. Being able to walk to it is fine. I do agree there are better parts of Worcester on average, but I wouldn't rule out a Main South rental at a good price without seeing the area first.

I'd avoid Main Middle more than Main South these days. Not because I felt in danger so much as it just having a sad atmosphere. Passed through the area on foot a couple times, and it was all older 3-deckers with everyone shut inside despite the warm weather, the front porches, streets, and sidewalks pretty deserted.

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