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I can't quite square the images I always see of Kenmore with its noteworthiness as one of the densest urban population centers. It doesn't appear to have much verticality, and seems to be comprised of mostly individually plotted houses rather than sardine-cans. What am I missing? Is it just utterly devoid of public space? Super small lots on super small blocks? What's going on there?
Genuinely curious.
It does have parks within village limits and you do have some high rise buildings on Kenmore Ave., which is the border between Buffalo and the village. Some parkland: https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9625...8i6656!6m1!1e1
Everything the other major Northeast cities have with half the cost.
Seriously.
I think the OP's issue with Philly was he couldn't find something nicely connected by public transit that also had decent-sized yards, and fit within what appears to be a somewhere-around-200 budget. Not knowing Philly, I couldn't help much. Can you suggest an area that might fit the bill?
Thought about Dormont, and love it as a little living space. But I don't think anything there's going to square with his need for substantial gardening space. It's so dense through there that big, gardenable lots are going to be at a premium, if they exist at all. Lots of places with glorified courtyards instead of backyards.
But by all means, OP, if you can find one, Dormont is terrific.
That yard is a bit over 5,000 square feet, which meets his requirements. Much of it looks to be paved at the moment though, so it would need some work.
It is a village of a little over 15,000 within 1.4 square miles. Elmwood, Delaware and Colvin Boulevard are main routes from the village that go into Buffalo and to business districts within the city.
Yeah, Kenmore looks nice. Man, I've got a lot of research to do.
If you're trying to escape hot and humid weather, then Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati and maybe Columbus should all be scratched off your list as all of them get hot and humid pretty consistently in the summer. I would only consider the Great Lakes cities and Pittsburgh if weather is a factor for you. Obviously not Detroit since Detroit has one of the worst transportation systems for a city its size in the country if not the worst. Absolutely no light rail at all. I think Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, and Minneapolis would probably be your best choices.
It is a village of a little over 15,000 within 1.4 square miles. Elmwood, Delaware and Colvin Boulevard are main routes from the village that go into Buffalo and to business districts within the city.
Great locations, but I'm sure the wife would want something more private.
Got it.....You may find what you are looking for on side streets. What is nice about the listings is that it also has a map option. So, you can view where the home is located in the city/area.
Also, the areas of the Town of Tonawanda near Kenmore may be worth a look, as could Eggertsville(CDP and in the town of Anherst) not too far from the University of Buffalo south campus rail station/bus lines. This is the area of Eggertsville I had in mind and it is a pretty ethnically diverse, solidly middle class area(Amherst Central schools, for those that want to know): https://goo.gl/maps/9LsWh5LK8uQ2
If you're trying to escape hot and humid weather, then Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati and maybe Columbus should all be scratched off your list as all of them get hot and humid pretty consistently in the summer. I would only consider the Great Lakes cities and Pittsburgh if weather is a factor for you. Obviously not Detroit since Detroit has one of the worst transportation systems for a city its size in the country if not the worst. Absolutely no light rail at all. I think Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, and Minneapolis would probably be your best choices.
If you're trying to escape hot and humid weather, then Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati and maybe Columbus should all be scratched off your list as all of them get hot and humid pretty consistently in the summer. I would only consider the Great Lakes cities and Pittsburgh if weather is a factor for you. Obviously not Detroit since Detroit has one of the worst transportation systems for a city its size in the country if not the worst. Absolutely no light rail at all. I think Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, and Minneapolis would probably be your best choices.
Well, this is where I'm at. I've done a good deal of research and I've visited all but Cleveland. I think I need to visit a couple more extensively and do even more research. Thanks to everyone who's given input.
There are many other pluses and minuses, but these are the ones which stand out. They all have great food scenes, sports, and arts. Yes, I know Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have great park systems, but Minneapolis's stands out to me.
1. Minneapolis
+ winter activities, multiple neighborhoods to choose from, park system
- extreme winters (really not sure we can handle this)
2. Pittsburgh
+ scenery/topography, Steelers
- few neighborhoods to choose from
3. Philadelphia
+ best transit system, easy access to other cities
- hot summers, few neighborhoods to choose from, Eagles (sorry)
4. Cleveland - no pluses or minuses, nothing stands out. Still in the running, I guess.
Buffalo - out of the question. Too many negatives.
Chicago - out of the question. No neighborhoods to choose from.
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