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Old 04-21-2013, 12:43 AM
 
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Frisco, Southlake neighborhoods ranked as tops for families | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News

Frisco is seriously kid central!Great for those seeking that environment....
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:32 AM
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I would say that Frisco, Grapevine, Southlake, and other "hot spots" are kid friendly. I'm sure there are many others...
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Old 04-22-2013, 07:40 AM
 
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Plano neighborhoods offer social, residential amenities for young adults | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News


It seems that DMN is using articles as adverts.
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Old 04-22-2013, 09:48 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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Yet another reason why I don't live there.

I was stunned to see Prestonwood listed there. Prestonwood has a lot of older people; I wouldn't think it was kid-centric at all.
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:08 AM
 
Location: Wylie, Texas
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Allen is chock full of kid stuff as well, but this seems to be the trend around the DFW suburbs, all trying to pull in the affluent young family with kids to put down roots...though it's going to be interesting in 20 years time when the majority of the residents in these suburbs are no longer young parents but empty nesters, surrounded by nothing but kid play parks and activities.
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:50 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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Allen is chock full of kid stuff as well, but this seems to be the trend around the DFW suburbs, all trying to pull in the affluent young family with kids to put down roots...though it's going to be interesting in 20 years time when the majority of the residents in these suburbs are no longer young parents but empty nesters, surrounded by nothing but kid play parks and activities.
It happened to Richardson as the demographics and schools got hollowed out by the residents aging and not moving. The trend is shifting back towards young families, but it will take time. The area is definitely on the upswing and I think that will continue to be the case if the schools remain outstanding and gas prices remain high.

It's not as kid or family-centric as the northern suburbs, and that's just fine with me.
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:56 AM
 
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I believe that a normal neighborhood should have natural demographics of people of all ages. Locking babies in daycares and seniors in nursing homes is a very artificial way of life. However, very few people stay in their 3500 sq feet homes once kids leave so its a cycle of life that new families buy those properties and thankfully towns aren't turning into seniors only enclaves.
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:59 AM
 
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interesting in 20 years time when the majority of the residents in these suburbs are no longer young parents but empty nesters, surrounded by nothing but kid play parks and activities
The DFW area leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to kids play stuff when compared to other major cities, including restaurants with kid play areas that aren't McDonalds, indoor play areas, and museums for when the weather is poor. I think this area could double the number of businesses and still be underserved.

Portland for example has a freakin' brewery with a legitimate kids area. It stomps DFW kid-friendly restaurants by a country mile, and it's still a cool place to go if you don't have kids.
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Old 04-22-2013, 01:25 PM
 
Location: Funky town
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Yet another reason why I don't live there.

I was stunned to see Prestonwood listed there. Prestonwood has a lot of older people; I wouldn't think it was kid-centric at all.
Good for you AND for others!
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Old 04-22-2013, 01:27 PM
 
Location: Funky town
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Allen is chock full of kid stuff as well, but this seems to be the trend around the DFW suburbs, all trying to pull in the affluent young family with kids to put down roots...though it's going to be interesting in 20 years time when the majority of the residents in these suburbs are no longer young parents but empty nesters, surrounded by nothing but kid play parks and activities.
I would think it will be revolving door as in any suburb with older folks moving out and newer families moving in
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