What do you love about living in DC?
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Anonymous
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It's the center of the free world
Don't need to own a car Smart people Lots of hot babes Global jobs Great weather Lots of tennis courts Affordable compared to car dependent cities like Dallas Not in any specific order |
Anonymous
| Free museums, diversity, smart people, dining options, decent arts scene |
Anonymous
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I addition to the many things people have already said, DC has a ton of incredible programs for taxpayers and homeowners.
Riversmart DC - DC subsidized half of my project to tear out my driveway and add a permeable patio. Just straight up gave me a check for $2,000 because they're trying to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces. They also do free native and raincatching plant landscaping and subsidized rain barrels. DC solar programs - DC paid for 25% of the cost of installing my Tesla charger, and the DC laws regarding renewable energy generation gave DC the highest SREC values in the nation. They were so valuable I was able to sell my SREC rights to the installer in exchange for them installing the entire system for free. DC TAG - $40K in free money for DC students attending college Covid programs - free PCR tests, free rapid tests (2 per person per day) free masks. I'm dealing with covid right now and have been testing every day to see if I can end isolation. This program has saved me almost $100 in the past week alone since I've been going through rapid tests like crazy. Libraries - the maker space and various archives at the DC libraries are so cool. Free ebook rentals, free newspaper paywall access, streaming video rentals, houseware rentals. DC libraries are on top of their game Bike rebate - $200 for anyone who bought a bike during the pandemic. Security camera rebate - up to $500 to install security cameras. I installed a whole system and didn't end up paying a dime. Pools and rec centers - I know every city has pools and rec centers, but DC's are nicer than almost any others I've seen. The fitness centers are good enough that you don't need to pay for a gym membership, and the newer pools are ridiculously good. If you know to look for these programs I honestly think DC gives you a better value for your taxes than any of the surrounding jurisdictions. |
Anonymous
| Born and raised here. Loved seeing all of my college friends move here after we graduated. |
Anonymous
| I can walk to restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, a farm market and cultural venues, yet my neighborhood feels like a small town—I run into someone I know just about every day. And the city is full of trees and flowers. I feel lucky to live here. |
Anonymous
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Everything that has already been posted. A few more
MLK library downtown is awesome. The pretty rowhouses, from distinguished to adorable Diversity in ages— I love seeing seniors out and about Lots of interracial couples and biracial kids DCUM, so very humbling |
Anonymous
Same. My childhood and high school friends are still my best friends -- many of them live here (many, including me, having lived elsewhere and returned). Plus, I still get chills whenever I see the Capitol, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, Washington Monument. We're so lucky to have so much grandeur and history in our city. |
Anonymous
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the neighborhoods with great houses on tree lined streets.
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Anonymous
| As many free shell casings that you can carry. Folks, clean brass is paying $1.50/pound. Easy money if you look down in the right neighborhoods. |
Anonymous
So much great information!!! Thank you PP! |
Anonymous
| no tall buildings |
Anonymous
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Theater
Restaurants Pro sports and Maryland being in the big ten so they play my favorite team Transit (intra and intercity) and walkability and bike trails Liberal, with generous antipoverty programs (room for improvement but better than many places) Museums, including many free ones Playgrounds, pools, and libraries Lower property taxes than a lot of places Parades and fireworks Diversity, including a decent number of people who share my heritage but also many who don't The government agencies that work well (which is not all of them, but more than people think) Costco sells liquor here Gyms and athletic facilities though this could be better/cheaper Few natural disasters Seasons Employment opportunities and high wages Volunteer opportunities Lots of people walking dogs...I don't have a dog but I like to see them Farmer's markets Parks The suburbs (I don't want to live there but it's convenient to go to them and do/buy stuff there) Local and national history, monuments, being in a place people want to visit Having lived here long enough to know my way around, have friends and neighborhood acquaintances, and have lots of memories. If I moved it would take a lot of time to build the same knowledge and connections |
Anonymous
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I live near the Potomac River and Glover Archbold park......so I love the wildlife in the city.
Deer Woodpeckers I've see coyote. And the Potomac River itself is amazing.....especially after a rainstorm. |
Anonymous
| All the educated white people. |
Anonymous
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Basically, I love everything about living in The District, but the following things really stand out:
-Best restaurants in the eastern US -Great people. Smart and friendly! -Three airport choices. Cool travel destinations like Iceland and Portugal are easy to travel to as a result. -Cultural offerings (e.g., KenCen and Capitol Steps) -Diversity -Vibrancy -Excellent job market -Architecture unlike anything in the US -Four season outdoor offerings -One of the most bicycle friendly places in the US |