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kissin_cuzzins t1_j5gn8cj wrote

Overall both are classic neighborhoods in the city that were founded as streetcar suburbs way back when. We’ve been in the area for two years so all this is subject to change, but as it currently stands:

Dislikes: Semmes Ave., varying degrees of walkability throughout both neighborhoods depending on where you’re at, public transit is a little underdeveloped compared to other neighborhoods in the city, car dependent for the most part, no grocery store in the immediate neighborhood(s), people who have something against the southside for no reason

Likes: Bike-able, WPA, Crossroads, Outpost, multiple access points to the James River Park System (trails and river), very easy access to downtown and the Fan (five minutes in a car, 15-20 on bike), quiet/sleepy, residential/friendly, Forest Hill Park, Carter Jones Park, historic feel, preserved houses with a lot of character

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Bumbalatti OP t1_j5gno92 wrote

Thanks for that. We took a a drive through and came away with the exact same impressions. Is crime a big concern? Obviously subjective. But I'd like to hear about that.

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Asterion7 t1_j5gqckn wrote

Generally just crimes of opportunity. Sheds and alleys and unlocked cars.

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kissin_cuzzins t1_j5gqtn8 wrote

We have never had an issue in WH. Some neighbors have had a shed broken into there or a car rummaged through here and there. Normal stuff for a city neighborhood.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j5km9b3 wrote

no. lawnmower might get stolen, but not been an issue that I know of, and I know a lot of people there.

I think some of the people posting are duing the RVA thing of talking down a neighborhood they like for fear demand will rise

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