Are there any cities with neighborhoods comparable to the South Side, specifically, Carson Street (Austin: chapel, schools)

[alastad]

and with a much warmer climate? This is sort of a part 2 to an earlier post I made.

[bluecarebear]

In other words, you want a cheap Carson without snow. Looking forward to seeing the replies.

[Goinback2011]

Doesn't every college town have a Carson Street?

[UKyank]

Austin, Nashville, New Orleans?

Really depends on what aspect you're speaking of as the area is a completely different place for a few hrs on Fri & Sat nights then the rest of the time.

[DaisyDaisy]

Originally Posted by Goinback2011

Doesn't every college town have a Carson Street?

I was thinking the same thing. Charlottesville, Roanoake... I'd look for a smaller city with a college. Places like Chapel Hill, NC have gotten more expensive but the smaller towns, with smaller schools, are probably much more manageable.

[gladhands]

Carson Street is probably more comparable to Richmond's Shockoe Bottom than it is to 6th Street or Bourbon Street. Honestly, it's probably not even on that level.

[alastad]

Originally Posted by UKyank

Austin, Nashville, New Orleans?

Really depends on what aspect you're speaking of as the area is a completely different place for a few hrs on Fri & Sat nights then the rest of the time.

I'm talking in regards to looks and culture. I want a place that looks like Carson and has the same types of cool little stores.

[DaBurgh]

Charleston, SC

[MountainDewGuy]

Originally Posted by alastad

I'm talking in regards to looks and culture. I want a place that looks like Carson and has the same types of cool little stores.

What is it you like about the culture?

[UKyank]

Originally Posted by DaBurgh

Charleston, SC

That's probably a good comparison - nice mix of independent shops & restaurant in a historic setting but also surrounded by a liveable neighborhood.