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My partner and I are moving to Charlotte in September. We had originally thought we'd like to live in an older neighborhood near Uptown (Plaza Midwood was our favorite), but for a number of reasons it seems that we'll end up a few miles out... One area that we're considering is the Ayrsley development in SW Charlotte. Just wondering if we'll be the only gay couple out there, and if anyone (gay or straight) living in Ayrsley has any thoughts on what it's like to live there. Thanks!
I am sure there are some out there...most will probably live inner city...like the Wards Uptown (4th, 3rd, 1st), Elizabeth, Chantilly, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood...etc.
I just had my first full day and night in my house in Ayrsley. So far I completely love it. I think one of the best things is the convienence of where its located, right by two of the major highways (77 and 485), with a huge Lowe's and Super Walmart right down the street (great when getting settled). I can't comment on any other gay couples in the area, I've only met my two neighbors, but I have to say everyone is extremely friendly.
Seems like lack of response has answered your question or maybe it's too early for people to reply. It was Pride yesterday. I am not sure what your "number of reasons" are, but if there is still a possibilty of the neighborhoods you were orginally looking at, I would reconsider.
We've lived in Ayrsley for a few years and we really like it. I have no idea about the sexual orientation of my neighbors but I don't think you'll have a problem here. Everyone is very friendly and it's nice being able to walk to coffee shops and restaurants.
Dilworth, PlazaMidwood, Elizabeth, and NoDa have historically been popular with gays since they were regentrified by artists and others who are generally more progressive and liberal. If I take my biased partisan hat off I can say that every neighborhood is gay. If you are a bumper sticker flag waving guy like me with an activist bent you will get less grief in the city neighborhoods than the burbs. I know I am painting with a broad brush, there are different views everywhere. Ayrsley sounds great. Overall though the suburbs are way too conservative and family oriented for me. Each to his own.
Overall though the suburbs are way too conservative and family oriented for me. Each to his own.
Completely agree. A year ago I was all about living in the suburbs so I could afford a nice, big house but it turns out the smaller, older house I have now is worth so much more to me; mainly because of my accepting neighbors (and lack of young families). No offense to any families out there
I'm generally have a problem with crime, but depending on the subject matter, I could be swayed...
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