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Old 12-15-2009, 08:29 AM
 
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Hi I am a young attorney moving from northeast to Richmond. I am looking for something similar to you, however my job involves working from home couple of days and lot of travelling within 100 mile radius to richmond with few trips to other states via flight, therefore I would like to be somewhat close to airport also. Is Fan area suitable for me?
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Old 05-11-2010, 06:05 AM
 
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Hi I am a young attorney moving from northeast to Richmond. I am looking for something similar to you, however my job involves working from home couple of days and lot of travelling within 100 mile radius to richmond with few trips to other states via flight, therefore I would like to be somewhat close to airport also. Is Fan area suitable for me?
The Fan is great, especially the Fan between Boulevard and Thompson - easy on and off the highway, fewer undergrads (therefore fewer parties next door at 2am on worknights), easy 15-20 minute drive to the airport and your choice of cable or FIOS for internet service to make that working from home thing work for you.

If you rent from Fan Apartments, however, you will probably find that your legal training comes in handy. Avoid them at all costs.

[url=http://scumlords.blogspot.com/2010/05/fan-apartments.html]Scumlords: Fan Apartments[/url]
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:35 AM
 
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If you want to live in the city and be around other college students, rent a place in "the fan".
I don't know why so many people rave about this place.
Not far from this district, it looked very rough and quite hikeldy pickeldy and was more like a dump than a cool trendy place.

Maybe my idea of cool is different perhaps?
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Old 04-05-2011, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Richmond, VA
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The Fan is a fun neighborhood to live in. My neighbors are great and I love being able to walk to so many things (shops, bars, restaurants, museums, parks). Historic, diverse architecture and a funky mix of people (hipsters, students, yuppies, young professionals and families, older folks). It's not about being "trendy" it's about enjoying an urban lifestyle in a classic and interactive neighborhood.

Maybe you think this kind of stuff is uncool?
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Old 04-06-2011, 10:35 PM
 
Location: Richmond, VA, from Boston
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I don't know why so many people rave about this place.
Not far from this district, it looked very rough and quite hikeldy pickeldy and was more like a dump than a cool trendy place.

Maybe my idea of cool is different perhaps?

I live in the Fan. I've lived in Miami, Boston, London, NYC. etc. etc. I think the fan is a cool place to live. Are you sure you've been there?

To the original posters - a number of neighborhoods would probably suit you, depending what you are looking for, but the Museum District and the Fan would be safe bets. I'm sure you'd be happy. Lots of college students, but lots of lawyers, doctors, and corporate presidents as well - it's a good mix.
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Old 10-14-2011, 09:01 AM
 
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Hey, I am looking at moving out of the Atlanta area. I am 30 years old and work in Graphic/web design. I am also looking for a place who comparison of living is similar to Atlanta. Unfortunately for design the hotspots (San Fran, NYC, LA etc cost of living doubles but not necessarily does the pay) I really liked Boston and had a friend recommend Richmond.
A) How is the job market and atmosphere for the "Artsy" type
B) Being a older city is the people an older crowd or a good range?
C) Where would one want to live that is a young professional but over the college life. More into Museums, Theatre, Parks, etc. and do not want to live in the suburbs.

All i can thank of for now. Thanks for your help
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Old 10-17-2011, 07:19 PM
 
Location: Norfolk, VA
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hlbatch81, A) I don't work in a creative field but my understanding is that Richmond is a great place those jobs. We have the Martin Agency and several other decent sized employers. VCU Art School is top notch and a lot of the grads stay here
B) Richmond has all ages, including tons your age. There are tons of young people.
C) Yes, I am a young professional myself and love living in Richmond.

There will be less to do than Atlanta but there is still a ton and I generally find there is little reason to go to DC except for things like pro sports and specialty stores like Ikea.
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Old 10-25-2011, 12:49 PM
 
Location: Richmond, VA, from Boston
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Where would you want to live? Fan museum district or church hill from sounds of it. There are a bunch of usual suspects that are usual suspects for a reason. Search around on here
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Old 07-11-2012, 03:54 PM
 
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I just got hired in an elementary school in Richmond city. What are good areas in the suburbs of richmond?
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Old 07-11-2012, 05:21 PM
 
Location: The Old Dominion
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All depends on what you consider "good" but since you are an educator,
here's a graphic showing the Richmond Metro districts with the highest
levels of educational attainment (darker blue is higher attainment):

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