Looking for Reasonable Commute, Safe Area

[krystalhaze]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

No, it's not exactly "crime infested" - there are just some problems up near that Northlake Mall area. I do apologize however because the day I wrote that post above I think I got Auston Woods confused with another complex on the other side of the interstate. So I have to take back what I said about totally avoiding this area, so sorry about that

Oh good! So, do you happen to know anything about the Auston Woods area? I think the apts are off of Sunset Road, basically on Peachtree Road, which googlemaps says is about 10-15 minutes from the Northlake Mall. It seemed really nice, but it's really hard to tell just from visiting! I appreciate any help you may have! Thanks so much!

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by krystalhaze

Oh good! So, do you happen to know anything about the Auston Woods area? I think the apts are off of Sunset Road, basically on Peachtree Road, which googlemaps says is about 10-15 minutes from the Northlake Mall. It seemed really nice, but it's really hard to tell just from visiting! I appreciate any help you may have! Thanks so much!

Sorry, I don't know anything about that complex. Where will you be working, and how much do you want to spend per month?

[nola2nooga2harlot]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Congrats on your new job

You would probably get more info if you could list specific complexes and their addresses here for us that you plan to see. There are just too many for us to start listing for you I am afraid!

I am in Charlotte right now this minute, and have looked at Cotton Mills Apt. 520 west 5th and Graham. concrete and steel/ Very Manly, secure safe environment. 2 space parking, pool gym, 4 blocks from Tyron street. a little too small for my famliy.
but I give it 5 stars.***** good eats and bars right in the area... watch out for train noise though. be sure to stay long enough to listen for that.

[bssGirl]

You can look up crime stats yourself at the PD website: [url=http://maps.cmpdweb.org/]Community Crime Information System[/url]

[krystalhaze]

Great tip for looking up the crime stats! Thanks!!

As far as work, I'm actually going to be a full-time grad student, probably working part-time at a restaurant or coffeshop. My boyfriend is moving with me and he's an electrician. We're looking for a 2-bedroom around $800 or less, which I know is kind of a tall order. But, as of now, I think we really have our hearts set on Auston Woods, so if anyone has any info that we should know before we commit, please share! It seems really nice!

Thanks for everyone's help!!