Gay, Interracial couple moving to Atlanta (Decatur: apartment, lease, condos)

[Tivol]

My partner and I are relocating to Atlanta from the NYC area. We currently have a house out in the suburbs and while we love the space, we tend to spend too much time alone at home. As part of our move, we are looking be more of a part of a diverse community.

We are middle aged (44, 55) and not into bars. In NY, most of our activities center around theater, movies and music. We like to share our house with friends and pets. At the same time, we want to be in a place where we can walk to stores and cafes and be part of the neighborhood. If travel is required, we are more likely to settle for the latest DVD release and we are trying to get away from that. When we lived in Manhattan, we took advantage of neighborhood activities.

We are coming to Atlanta next week to look at some houses and condos. It is important that we live where we would feel comfortable with all of our diverse backgrounds (gay, black, white, Jewish, midwestern, eastern) and be welcomed by our neighbors.

I will be working out of the house or traveling much of the time. My partner does not yet know where he will be working, so the living location is more important than any commuting concerns.

Any recommendations about Atlanta neighborhoods that would be most appropriate would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[TakeAhike]

http://www.city-data.com/forum/atlan...s-diverse.html

I would start looking in the City of Decatur. Many shops, restaurants, places to walk, diverse, progressive, located near Emory University, easy access to the city of Atlanta.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/atlan...s-decatur.html

[George Chong]

I would suggest my neighborhood - Inman Park. I sell a lot in Decatur (City) too, but IMO, Decatur is a little more family oriented and has more lesbians.

Inman Park is the first planned neighborhood in Atlanta. We are a diverse community of residents and architecture. Check out the neighborhood website. www.inmanpark.org.

We have lots of restaurants and it is truly a walking neighborhood. If we need to go downtown for anything, we just hop on the subway. We are exactly 4 stops from Philips Arena and the World's Congress Center. www.itsmarta.com We also have theater troupes in the neighborhood too.

Here is a "new" section of Inman Park. This area was a former Mead paper factory. www.inmanparkvillage.com

The unofficial motto for the neighborhood is "It's hard to be odd in Inman Park".

[Tivol]

I love the motto so I will definitely check out the neighborhood. Thanks for your response.

[George Chong]

Here is just a short list of some of the great restaurants in Inman Park. We literally have nationally recognized restaurants in our neighborhood:

A. Rathbun's Restaurant

- Rathbun's by Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's & Krog Bar - Restaurants in Atlanta - restaurantsinatlanta.com - (404) 524-8280 - 144 reviews
B. Sotto Sotto Restaurant

- U Restaurants - (404) 523-6678 - 82 reviews
C. Wisteria Restaurant

- www.wisteria- (broken link)atlanta.com - (404) 525-3363 - 75 reviews
D. Everybody's Pizza Restaurant

- Everybody's Pizza Restaurant, Atlanta, Georgia, USA - (404) 377-7766 - 32 reviews
E. Son's Place Restaurant

- Sons's Place Restaurant - 404-581-0530 - Atlanta, Georgia - (404) 581-0530 - 14 reviews
F. Flying Biscuit Cafe

- The Flying Biscuit Cafe - (404) 687-8888 - 138 reviews
G. Fritti

- U Restaurants - (404) 880-9559 - 91 reviews
H. Vortex Bar & Grill

- The Vortex Bar & Grill - (404) 688-1828 - 72 reviews
I. Shaun's Edgewood Social Club

- Shaun's Social Club & Restaurant - 404.577.4358 1029 Edgewood Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30307 - (404) 577-4358 - 56 reviews
J. Kevin Rathbun Steak LLC

- Kevin Rathbun Steak by Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's & Krog Bar - Steakhouses in Atlanta - (404) 524-5600 - 67 reviews

[Zel Ya]

[quote=Tivol;5489198]My partner and I are relocating to Atlanta from the NYC area. We currently have a house out in the suburbs and while we love the space, we tend to spend too much time alone at home. As part of our move, we are looking be more of a part of a diverse community.

We are middle aged (44, 55) and not into bars. In NY, most of our activities center around theater, movies and music. We like to share our house with friends and pets. At the same time, we want to be in a place where we can walk to stores and cafes and be part of the neighborhood. If travel is required, we are more likely to settle for the latest DVD release and we are trying to get away from that. When we lived in Manhattan, we took advantage of neighborhood activities.

We are coming to Atlanta next week to look at some houses and condos. It is important that we live where we would feel comfortable with all of our diverse backgrounds (gay, black, white, Jewish, midwestern, eastern) and be welcomed by our neighbors.

I will be working out of the house or traveling much of the time. My partner does not yet know where he will be working, so the living location is more important than any commuting concerns.

Any recommendations about Atlanta neighborhoods that would be most appropriate would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.[/quote



If I were you at this point in time, I would be concerned about future job opportunities for your partner. Nationwide, unemployment is projected to reach 7.5 percent by next year, so do assess how a reduced income level, short-term and possibly long-term, would impact your standard of living. A reduced income level may limit many things.

With the high price of gas, long commute times, and bumper-to-bumper traffic you want to live within close proximity to where you work. For the time being, I would definitely select living arrangements with the shortest lease time frame, until a lot of the current question marks are not question marks.

Grant Park and the Little Five Points area are locations that would meet your criteria.

[rswlguy]

Originally Posted by Tivol

My partner and I are relocating to Atlanta from the NYC area. We currently have a house out in the suburbs and while we love the space, we tend to spend too much time alone at home. As part of our move, we are looking be more of a part of a diverse community.

We are middle aged (44, 55) and not into bars. In NY, most of our activities center around theater, movies and music. We like to share our house with friends and pets. At the same time, we want to be in a place where we can walk to stores and cafes and be part of the neighborhood. If travel is required, we are more likely to settle for the latest DVD release and we are trying to get away from that. When we lived in Manhattan, we took advantage of neighborhood activities.

We are coming to Atlanta next week to look at some houses and condos. It is important that we live where we would feel comfortable with all of our diverse backgrounds (gay, black, white, Jewish, midwestern, eastern) and be welcomed by our neighbors.

I will be working out of the house or traveling much of the time. My partner does not yet know where he will be working, so the living location is more important than any commuting concerns.

Any recommendations about Atlanta neighborhoods that would be most appropriate would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Please be realistic in your expectations within the City of Atlanta in regards to ‘acceptance’, ‘diversity’ and ‘tolerance’. Although familiar terms in many progressive circles, it’s not readily practiced by many in specific communities as to their intrinsic meaning and application.

I travel domestically and globally … for over 30 years and in the same age group as you both. I too own property urban and suburban (30306 & 30066) and choose to live in the NW ‘burbs.

Remember as a former resident of New York City you have had the unique opportunity to experience a vast realm of [cultural & educational] criteria unequaled to any other location. Please always keep this in mind. A reasonable approach moving into the City of Atlanta would be perhaps that you would be pioneering [much more needed] “diversity” and “educating” many of those around you.

It will be more of a challenge to you both than you perhaps realize. Once again, acceptance and tolerance are the key words here…part of the new nouveau riche vocabulary.

[atlantagreg30127]

You will want to check out the "Virginia Highland" neighborhood: Virginia Highland :: Atlanta, Georgia

Next to Midtown. Central location. Village type atmosphere. Diverse. Near Piedmont Park (Atlanta's version of Central Park). Lots of 1920s/30s Bungalo type homes. Very walkable area with lots of restaurants and shops.

[ThisIsMike]

I just visited NYC from Sept. 20th to the 29th.

I think you should stay there.

No offense.

NYC is a wonderful place -- the city that never sleeps is exactly right.

But, i could see why you might want to move away -- Cigarettes were $9.50 a pack (glad I don't smoke); the price for theater tickets were like a monthly lease on a new car; parking in the city was up to 30 bucks for a half hour, and that did not include city taxes; and rent on a 3-bedroom apartment was $3,300.00 per month.

[atlantagreg30127]

Originally Posted by ThisIsMike

I just visited NYC from Sept. 20th to the 29th.

I think you should stay there.

No offense.

Mike, I'd suggest perhaps elaborating more as to why you feel this way, rather than the trend you're developing for short posts with no explanations (?) Posters don't get their questions answered with shorts like this.