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Old 05-10-2013, 06:46 PM
 
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My wife and I (30, no kids, planning on getting a dog when we move to Indy) are arriving in July for my job and are trying to decide where to live. Initially, we were leaning towards Broad Ripple (it's been recommended to us, college-town vibe, access to outdoors of Monon Trail, bars and restaurants in walking distance among key reasons) but our real estate agent has dissuaded us, saying most apartments/condos in the area aren't that nice. She suggested we look at Keystone Crossing or Downtown. My concern with Keystone is that the restaurants or nightlife aren't too exciting or even within walking distance, and with Downtown, that there isn't enough access to the outdoors to take our dog out. We are moving to Indy from New York, so would like to live in an area where we can walk to a cool/good/fun restaurant or bar as we are used to doing here, but also want to take advantage of the fact that Indy isn't a congested island, so we may be able to live in a green area. If anyone can offer some insights as to which neighborhoods you think we should look at, my wife and I would really appreciate it. We have never lived in Indy before so are totally lost! Thanks very much!
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Old 05-10-2013, 06:48 PM
 
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Downtown, broad ripple, or downtown carmel.
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Old 05-10-2013, 08:12 PM
 
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Broad Ripple and Carmel have more green space, walking trails and parks. I would consider them to be more dog-friendly.
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Old 05-10-2013, 08:33 PM
 
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If your coming from NYC, definitely try living downtown, it has all the conveniences you can get within a walking distance. The city obviously is not as big as where your coming from, so getting out to explore the city shouldn't be that difficult. Good luck!
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Old 05-10-2013, 09:21 PM
 
Location: Fishers, IN
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My wife and I (30, no kids, planning on getting a dog when we move to Indy) are arriving in July for my job and are trying to decide where to live. Initially, we were leaning towards Broad Ripple (it's been recommended to us, college-town vibe, access to outdoors of Monon Trail, bars and restaurants in walking distance among key reasons) but our real estate agent has dissuaded us, saying most apartments/condos in the area aren't that nice. She suggested we look at Keystone Crossing or Downtown. My concern with Keystone is that the restaurants or nightlife aren't too exciting or even within walking distance, and with Downtown, that there isn't enough access to the outdoors to take our dog out. We are moving to Indy from New York, so would like to live in an area where we can walk to a cool/good/fun restaurant or bar as we are used to doing here, but also want to take advantage of the fact that Indy isn't a congested island, so we may be able to live in a green area. If anyone can offer some insights as to which neighborhoods you think we should look at, my wife and I would really appreciate it. We have never lived in Indy before so are totally lost! Thanks very much!
Downtown certainly has it's share of green space. There's White River State Park, Military Park, parts of the IUPUI campus, and the whole area along Meridian from University Park through the American Legion Mall that is several blocks of green space downtown. There's also the canal which is good for walking, but not much green space. There certainly isn't anything really in walking distance around Keystone at the Crossing, if for no other reason than you have to cross some really busy, multi-lane roads and/or walk across large parking lots.
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Old 05-10-2013, 11:29 PM
 
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Meridian Kessler or Butler Tarkington.
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Old 05-11-2013, 03:53 AM
 
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Lot of small to med sized dogs downtown. We see them being walked all over our neighborhood. We live one mile north of the center and it is still considered downtown here.

I agree that apartments currently in BR are probably older and in some cases not as well maintained as other areas.

How about Northview Apts on 86th in Nora? They are across from the high school with sidewalks to the Monon Trail, numerous groceries, Starbucks, Whole Food, Target, etc within a very short walk. Vet around the corner. Very green and off the street. I love the area.

My husband said there are sidewalks for 5 miles from Castleton Mall to the other side of town along 86th. You can also get on the Monon and bike to downtown through BR or north to Carmel.
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Old 05-14-2013, 07:31 AM
 
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Your Realtor is correct about the apartments in BR not being very nice, but it is a good location for all of the things youve listed that you are looking for. Have you thought about renting a house? or even buying? There are alot of great rentals in the broadripple and SoBro areas. I would also suggest buying since you can now purchase a home for the price youll be paying in rent and the Broadripple market is great right now they cant keep enough listings in this area.
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