Resident physician couple, where to live?

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by debzkidz

The architecture is different here, but it's also different in other places as well. Different styles for different places and people. If the entire country was all the same, it would be so boring.

If you are interested in something a bit different, you might look at a couple of neighborhoods in Edmond that are being built with craftsman style homes. One is Arbor Creek, which is east of I-35 off 2nd street. The other is on Danforth just west of I-35. I believe the name of it is Town Square. They are just now putting in the streets, etc so I don't believe any homes are actually under construction yet. Both are being built by the same builder/developer, Caleb McCaleb. New Home Communities Oklahoma City, Edmond | Canyon Lakes, Kingsbury Ridge, Arbor Creek, Oakdale Valley, Bluffs at Pine Creek

I'll vouch for the McCaleb building family. I have literally known those guys since high school. This is a great suggestion.

As far as Crown Heights and Edgemere, many of the people that live in there traditionally (esp Crown) are Catholics who send their kids to McGuinness High School which is in the area.

As a result, the quality of the neighborhood/community has remained very strong. Furthermore, McGuinness high school has begun attracting non Catholics to the school due to the quality of the school and the athletic programs. It wouldn't be a bad place at all to live as residents at OUHSC. Very convienient to things.

[Gumbo777]

Originally Posted by Rubi3

Initially, I thought 2 physicians would have no problem at all fitting in and not having to deal with the closed doors above the hoi polli; however, reading all the criticism of the architecture, I change my mind. Those who come to Oklahoma with critical eyes are so tiresome to be around. They want Oklahoma to be the same as where they came from. It isn't. Build your own home. Buy an emply lot and build a lovely frame house and paint it any color you wish, even puce.

I don't see how criticizing some of the McMansions is being "above the hoi polli" when most of the guys buying these McMansions are the very ones trying to be above the hoi polli. Like I said, my wife and I are pretty frugal and live well within our means, hence we're able to build a savings even as med students and would love to live in a neighborhood where we would actually see our neighbors. If you look at Oklahoma City architecture before the 1980s, you'll see tremendous diversity in size, shape and surroundings. We aren't in Maoist China here. Not everyone has to dress the same, eat the same, listen to the same songs and live in the same house inside and out. It's a bit weird for my Oklahoma-grown individualism to be honest.

I'm from Oklahoma with multiple generations of family still in southern Oklahoma. None of the houses on my street looked the same.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by Gumbo777

I don't see how criticizing some of the McMansions is being "above the hoi polli" when most of the guys buying these McMansions are the very ones trying to be above the hoi polli. Like I said, my wife and I are pretty frugal and live well within our means, hence we're able to build a savings even as med students and would love to live in a neighborhood where we would actually see our neighbors. If you look at Oklahoma City architecture before the 1980s, you'll see tremendous diversity in size, shape and surroundings. We aren't in Maoist China here. Not everyone has to dress the same, eat the same, listen to the same songs and live in the same house inside and out. It's a bit weird for my Oklahoma-grown individualism to be honest.

I'm from Oklahoma with multiple generations of family still in southern Oklahoma. None of the houses on my street looked the same.

Gumbo777, I know you are an intelligent man who can read and comprehend quite well, so, why you chose to change the meaning of what I posted is surprising. Perhaps a second reading will be enlightening. If not, I will explain.