Urban living in W-S? (bankrupt, stadium, money)

[Elm&McGee]

If you would be interested in renting a loft downtown check out these places.

www.winstonfactorylofts.com

www.thegalleryliving.com

[ncsualum2004]

Originally Posted by arbyunc

^True, and I didn't mean to hijack the thread. Just wanted to point out that the 'burbs are viable options for many. I don't consider it "boring" at all, but maybe that's just me.

Not sure if boring is the word I would use but when someone is living in a large city and they like it then I'm not going to recommend Clemmons. I'm not saying a horrible place but let's keep in mind what the person is looking for.

depends on where but the people I know in Clemmons it certainly takes them longer than 10 minutes to get downtown. If you live near one of the main highway exits I'm sure it's different.

[arbyunc]

Yeah, but at the same time, the OP is coming from a large, lively city. We shouldn't mislead them that downtown Winston is anywhere close to being as lively as a large city...it isn't. That's not a bad thing IMO, but the OP would probably find it boring as well, at least compared to where they're coming from. So, if they're going to be bored either way, then perhaps we should give them some perspective on all the living options in this area.

Don't mean to be argumentative...each to his own, you know.

[roadpony]

Originally Posted by Elm&McGee

What do you mean lack of a drug store. There is a CVS on the corner of 4th and Trade.

There used to be a CVS downtown but it closed several years ago. Did another one open up?

[BaseballNut0709]

I think downtown and some of the fringe neighborhood already mentioned can meet a lot of what you are looking for. Several places you can easily walk to, lots of events go on such as the Art Gallery Hop, often times there are free concerts outside late spring through early fall, the Stevens Center puts on many concerts/plays etc. It’s very easy to find apartment that isn’t your typical “big box” complex. There are lots of sidewalks so I often see people walking/jogging around the area. There a few different parks as well. Also since your husband will be working at the hospital there are advantages to living nearby and not having to use the highways.

[BaseballNut0709]

Originally Posted by roadpony

There used to be a CVS downtown but it closed several years ago. Did another one open up?

Yeah there has been a CVS there for at least 2 years perhaps longer and I just didn't notice

[roadpony]

Originally Posted by BaseballNut0709

Yeah there has been a CVS there for at least 2 years perhaps longer and I just didn't notice

Oops! Me neither. When I started telecommuting, instead of working in an office downtown, I lost track of some of these developments.

Speaking of which, when does the new downtown baseball stadium open? I'm surprised no one's mentioned that as a new downtown amenity.

[arbyunc]

^ Stadium is expected to open in mid-June. The team just announced that they will play at Ernie Shore Field until June 17.

[Elm&McGee]

Originally Posted by roadpony

There used to be a CVS downtown but it closed several years ago. Did another one open up?

Yes, I go once a week. It is on 4th Street and I am not aware of it ever closing.

[Elm&McGee]

Check out this link. It kind of gives you an idea of the urban Fabric of downtown Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem Development News - Page 15 - SkyscraperCity