Looking for suggestions for neighborhoods near Downtown LA where you could live without a car (breeder, between)

[brianjb]

Originally Posted by loloroj

It's always amusing when someone asks about a certain area that we need to consider someones sexual preference, read gay, as being important, and, in addition, that being gay then means that a certain "urban"vibe is needed in order to find happiness. Let me ask you, you can't find contentment as a gay person in, oh, a bedroom community without an "urban" vibe, whatever the hell that means? Or are you stuck in some make believe world of media spin and PR which tells you how to live and what to think? I guess it's nice to know that gay people aren't any different than breeders, they're just as delusional as anyone else....

I agree with most of what you posted....side question, though. Isn't breeders a derogatory term for straight people?

[munchitup]

Originally Posted by brianjb

I agree with most of what you posted....side question, though. Isn't breeders a derogatory term for straight people?

Seriously, who is going to have their feelings hurt for being straight??? I know I would just laugh if someone called me a "breeder".

Anyways, Hollywood is very gay-friendly. I have many gay neighbors in my building and in the neighborhood.

And as I mentioned earlier, you can live car-free here fairly easily (though I admittedly live car-light). Post office, banks, theaters, restaurants, bars, dry cleaning, barbers, coffee shops, grocery stores - basically all of these and more within about a half-mile radius. The only issue with Hollywood to USC is that the train ride is a little bit long - probably 30 minutes from Hollywood / Vine to 7th Street / Metro and then maybe 15 more minutes to USC?

[jw2]

Originally Posted by thefanmyj

I'm going to jump on this thread because it seems like it's the most relevant to my situation. I currently live in Manhattan and have been offered a job at USC. I've been spoiled in Manhattan because I haven't needed a car. Hell, I've lived here my whole life -- I don't even have a license! And that's never been an issue. I've been to LA several times, so I know that it's car culture. I also know that if I live Downtown, I can commute to USC by train. If I live Downtown, will I be OK without a car for basic things like a bank, post office, grocery store, and yoga studio? Is that part of LA bike friendly? I'd love to hear from folks who live Downtown now, or who have experience with the USC/Downtown commute. Are there furniture stores nearby? Does Ikea deliver? Any - and all! - stories are welcome! Thanks!

You could definitely get by with no car between Downtown Los Angeles and USC. In fact, if this comes to frution Figueroa Plan Pits Bikes Against Cars - Los Angeles Downtown News - For Everything Downtown L.A.!: News it will be a very simple bike ride. As it is, bicycling in Los Angeles is much easier than Manhattan.

A car, however, opens a lot of the area to recreation and other things. Lot of things up the coast or in the mountains are much easier by car.

But for your regular commute, no car needed at all. In fact, even if you had a car, it would be easier to take the metro or bike than driving.

[the12ronin]

Try South Park. It's a burgeoning part of Downtown and you have L.A. Live and the train a stone's throw. One of the safest downtown neighborhoods too. Furthest away from the dregs.

[the12ronin]

Originally Posted by munchitup

Seriously, who is going to have their feelings hurt for being straight??? I know I would just laugh if someone called me a "breeder".

Anyways, Hollywood is very gay-friendly. I have many gay neighbors in my building and in the neighborhood.

And as I mentioned earlier, you can live car-free here fairly easily (though I admittedly live car-light). Post office, banks, theaters, restaurants, bars, dry cleaning, barbers, coffee shops, grocery stores - basically all of these and more within about a half-mile radius. The only issue with Hollywood to USC is that the train ride is a little bit long - probably 30 minutes from Hollywood / Vine to 7th Street / Metro and then maybe 15 more minutes to USC?

Ok then, since we'll make sure there are no double standards here, since "breeders" is OK, then fairie should be perfectly fine too.


After all, who is going to have their feelings hurt for being gay?


...The amount of gays that hate on straights in SoCal is appalling. And yes, it can be very offensive.

[kasuga888]

Originally Posted by the12ronin

Ok then, since we'll make sure there are no double standards here, since "breeders" is OK, then fairie should be perfectly fine too.


After all, who is going to have their feelings hurt for being gay?


...The amount of gays that hate on straights in SoCal is appalling. And yes, it can be very offensive.

Does this really happen

[Captain Obvious]

Originally Posted by the12ronin

Ok then, since we'll make sure there are no double standards here, since "breeders" is OK, then fairie should be perfectly fine too.


After all, who is going to have their feelings hurt for being gay?


...The amount of gays that hate on straights in SoCal is appalling. And yes, it can be very offensive.

It is only okay if you spell it right.

[the12ronin]

Originally Posted by kasuga888

Does this really happen

Absolutely it does. Though gays will do their level best at keeping the masses fooled and keeping it framed as if they are the ones being persecuted.

The reality check is this. I lived in LA for a long time and the gays have the numbers. The people dealing with the double standards thrown at them.


So yes, it really is true, though every rainbow advocating persk. Will decry me as wrong and misleading. Rest assured. You are being had.

[the12ronin]

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

It is only okay if you spell it right.

I did. That's the ye olde tyme way.

[Captain Obvious]

Originally Posted by the12ronin

I did. That's the ye olde tyme way.

Really, I thought the ye olde tyme way was faerie.