Another Mariemont?

[kjbrill]

Terrace Park is no more removed from downtown than Glendale, or for that matter Wyoming. As far as not having doodly-squat, I am sure that is what most of the residents prefer, a nice totally residential commmunity which is safe, quiet, and a great place to raise a family. I can see why homes bring a premium price there. And by sharing with Mariemont they end up with great schools too.

In case nobody has noticed, the still premier residential area of the city, Indian Hill has a greenbelt around the entire village to separate from the riff raff. And in case you have not noticed I do not know of a single business within the village boundaries - no gas stations, not even a doctor or lawyer office. So I guess youy would say they have doodly-squat also. Indian Hill still calls itself a village, when in reality it has city status due to population. I even love the fact they still refer to their police department as the Rangers, sounds like something out of the old wild west.

[Wilson513]

Originally Posted by kjbrill

Terrace Park is no more removed from downtown than Glendale, or for that matter Wyoming. As far as not having doodly-squat, I am sure that is what most of the residents prefer, a nice totally residential commmunity which is safe, quiet, and a great place to raise a family. I can see why homes bring a premium price there. And by sharing with Mariemont they end up with great schools too.

In case nobody has noticed, the still premier residential area of the city, Indian Hill has a greenbelt around the entire village to separate from the riff raff. And in case you have not noticed I do not know of a single business within the village boundaries - no gas stations, not even a doctor or lawyer office. So I guess youy would say they have doodly-squat also. Indian Hill still calls itself a village, when in reality it has city status due to population. I even love the fact they still refer to their police department as the Rangers, sounds like something out of the old wild west.

You're right. Indian hill has less than doodly squat. Terrace Park and Indian Hill. Doodly squat and doodly squat junior. Unlike TP, however, they have not employed Nazis to man their patrol cars. And, you can probably keep a horse in most of IH without too much trouble.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by wilson1010

Terrace Park and Indian Hill. Doodly squat and doodly squat junior.

Here's a joke my Milford friends like to tell:

Q. Why do so many people in Terrace Park have dirty fingernails?
A. From trying to claw their way up the Hill.

[kjbrill]

Originally Posted by wilson1010

You're right. Indian hill has less than doodly squat. Terrace Park and Indian Hill. Doodly squat and doodly squat junior. Unlike TP, however, they have not employed Nazis to man their patrol cars. And, you can probably keep a horse in most of IH without too much trouble.

Do they still have the Call to the Hounds in Indian Hill? I remember when I was young and we would go up on The Hill to just watch the fox hunt. Apparently the fox often got the better, as I froze many a red fox in my headlights while driving through Indian Hill at night when dating my wife.

[Bowermml]

For those of you who wonder why anyone would ever live in Gaslight Clifton...I will tell you.

1. You don't need a car! In a very short space, you have a grocery store (IGA), a movie theater, a library, lots of restaurants and bars, multiple ice cream places, a post office, and lots of other misc shops (clothing, art, etc)

2. You are close to many, many hospitals (if you are a medical professional), multiple universities and colleges (if you are professor, student, or anyone who wants to work for a college), and a heartbeat away from downtown.

3. The neighborhood is safe (in contrast to the student side of Clifton, near Corryville, where I would hesitate to go out at night). I am sure crimes occur here, but they do elsewhere also. All in all, I feel very safe, whether I walk out at noon or 3am.

4. It is diverse, with a mixture of millionaires, poor students, professionals, and working class stiffs.

5. The homes have great character

6. It has a good feel. Friendly people, neat spaces, music, intellectual gatherings, and more.

The burbs are also fine, but only if you like driving to each and every place you want to go. If you prefer to walk, Gaslight Clifton is the best place in town!

[V23]

When people suggest moving to the "Clifton Gaslight" district they are hinting to large amount of beautiful homes and architecture in that neighborhood which is what the town has to offer. Do not just deem it a run down neighborhood. Yes there are shabby parts of the area but there are the beautiful homes and architecture there. Also its thriving shops and stores from Chicago's, Thai Express, Pizzerias, to Bike cycleries. When people infer you to this area, this is what they're talking about.

[Zen_master]

Does anyone know what the OP decided. The profile they offered in the first post is not that different from my situation.