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<blockquote data-quote="MWBATL" data-source="post: 693546" data-attributes="member: 944"><p>I moved to the Old Fourth Ward on the Beltline 5 years ago from the burbs and have LOVED it ever since.</p><p></p><p>Benefits have been many, but the major ones are:</p><p>(1) lifestyle is healthier. I live in a townhome and as a result average 20 flights of stairs daily. The proximity of the Beltline helps but what REALLY makes it work is that there are tons of destinations that you want to get to on it. I will walk up to Ponce City Market to grab a lunch or a salad for dinner, or down to Krog Street. There’s a farmers’ market most Saturdays at the Carter Center (another reason to walk). I still work in an office, but I average over 10,000 steps on weekends without making any special effort. </p><p>(2) property values have skyrocketed because of the popularity of the area. I am getting close to doubling my money in just over 5 years. Why? The Beltline is like a beach. If you are very close to it, there are very few properties and they are in high demand. Yes, they’re expensive. But yes, they’ll rise in value faster than just about anywhere else over time.</p><p>(3) convenience!! I can be at a GT game in 15 minutes, or 30 if traffic is intense and I struggle to find parking. And be home again just as quickly.</p><p>(4) TRAFFIC. You can keep you drive on the interstate and the traffic we experienced in the burbs was WORSE than traffic in our area. And there are always 5 different ways to get from here to there on the surface streets.</p><p>(5) somehow, folks seem more chill and relaxed in my area. </p><p>(6) Crime is mostly a non issue. Biggest issue is car break-ins. In over 5 years neither I nor my wife have felt uncomfortable living in this area.</p><p>(7) I kinda like diversity as long as it doesn’t also mean tension or problems. This area has young and older folks, folks of different nationalities and races, and a variety of political views. But I haven’t seen much in the way of tension or problems.</p><p></p><p>Can’t think of a downside, although I am sure there are some...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MWBATL, post: 693546, member: 944"] I moved to the Old Fourth Ward on the Beltline 5 years ago from the burbs and have LOVED it ever since. Benefits have been many, but the major ones are: (1) lifestyle is healthier. I live in a townhome and as a result average 20 flights of stairs daily. The proximity of the Beltline helps but what REALLY makes it work is that there are tons of destinations that you want to get to on it. I will walk up to Ponce City Market to grab a lunch or a salad for dinner, or down to Krog Street. There’s a farmers’ market most Saturdays at the Carter Center (another reason to walk). I still work in an office, but I average over 10,000 steps on weekends without making any special effort. (2) property values have skyrocketed because of the popularity of the area. I am getting close to doubling my money in just over 5 years. Why? The Beltline is like a beach. If you are very close to it, there are very few properties and they are in high demand. Yes, they’re expensive. But yes, they’ll rise in value faster than just about anywhere else over time. (3) convenience!! I can be at a GT game in 15 minutes, or 30 if traffic is intense and I struggle to find parking. And be home again just as quickly. (4) TRAFFIC. You can keep you drive on the interstate and the traffic we experienced in the burbs was WORSE than traffic in our area. And there are always 5 different ways to get from here to there on the surface streets. (5) somehow, folks seem more chill and relaxed in my area. (6) Crime is mostly a non issue. Biggest issue is car break-ins. In over 5 years neither I nor my wife have felt uncomfortable living in this area. (7) I kinda like diversity as long as it doesn’t also mean tension or problems. This area has young and older folks, folks of different nationalities and races, and a variety of political views. But I haven’t seen much in the way of tension or problems. Can’t think of a downside, although I am sure there are some... [/QUOTE]
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