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08-24-2008, 02:34 PM
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The land of bougainvillea, citrus and palm trees
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Location: Mesa, Az
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Despite my rants against things here, Phx ain't bad
Why I say that was I just got back from the Costco @ 44th St just S of Thomas and was looking across 44th St at the neighborhoods with the mature trees, sidewalks and so on..........
I may trash the newer neighborhoods due to the 'plastic' factor; but, the older enclaves, in particular the areas built prior to ca. 1969---------I would have no problem living in 'em if I were slated to live in the Valley the rest of my life  |
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08-25-2008, 09:05 AM
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Location: Phoenix
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I used to live in that area and I loved it. I was close to everything.
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08-26-2008, 07:50 AM
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Yeah, the close in, historic (especially) neighborhoods are the best! Maybe someday I will be able to afford to move from the "suburban" side of Phx to the real thing. . . .
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08-26-2008, 08:00 AM
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Location: One of happiest states in US
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To each his own! That area looks rundown and 60's to me. The arterials are ugly, devoid of landscaping, and cluttered with strip parking in front of endless rows of dilapidated sign shops, dry cleaners, check cashers, and Chinese eateries. Give me clean, modern and 21st century.
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08-26-2008, 08:14 AM
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The land of bougainvillea, citrus and palm trees
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ponderosa
To each his own! That area looks rundown and 60's to me. The arterials are ugly, devoid of landscaping, and cluttered with strip parking in front of endless rows of dilapidated sign shops, dry cleaners, check cashers, and Chinese eateries. Give me clean, modern and 21st century.
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Aside from the 'rundown' image (due to simple wear and tear)----------I vastly prefer 1960's styling/architecture, etc. to what is being built today.
If anything: the 1950's-70's was an era of simple, clean styling building whereas today's buildings look like Young Ghetto...........too much dreck. Being a hardcore Bauhaus fan; I detest most 'bling'.
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08-27-2008, 12:48 PM
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Take a look at some of the historic districts (F Q Story is my personl favorite). These homes were built from about 1911 to the 1930's; lots of very attractive bungalows, craftsmans style, etc. Many are quite small, by modern standards, but they are on large lots that allow for expansion, and the charm of these neighborhoods cannot be beat!
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08-27-2008, 12:52 PM
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I LOVE ME SOME MID-CENTURY HOMES! Looking to get one right now in the S. Scottsdale area.
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08-27-2008, 02:40 PM
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Location: Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ponderosa
Give me clean, modern and 21st century.
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With that, comes awesome price gouging  and Phoenix is as bad as people say. I'll be one of those 3/5 people that leave Phoenix, waiting to finish lower college before moving |
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08-27-2008, 03:05 PM
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The land of bougainvillea, citrus and palm trees
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Mesa, Az
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cap1717
Take a look at some of the historic districts (F Q Story is my personl favorite). These homes were built from about 1911 to the 1930's; lots of very attractive bungalows, craftsmans style, etc. Many are quite small, by modern standards, but they are on large lots that allow for expansion, and the charm of these neighborhoods cannot be beat!
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Check out Idylwilde near 12th St/Indian School.
Yes; some of the homes nearby are a touch ratty but still............. |
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08-27-2008, 05:58 PM
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The Spalding House looks like a gingerbread house. Nothing like an old house.
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