Moving from dc to n arlington

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had a different experience. I've lived in DC, Arlington and Fairfax, and Arlington was the one place I disliked and could not wait to leave. Maybe the problem is that I'd previously lived in NYC, but I found it neither here nor there. It wasn't vibrant or particularly diverse, so it didn't seem like a city. On the other hand, it was crowded, with small lots and many tiny houses, so it didn't match my expectations for a suburb, either. I literally cried the day I moved to DC from Arlington, I was that happy to get out and be somewhere that had interesting streets and buildings again.

Do your own research, you might find you're among those who'd love it. But don't assume the cheerleaders here reflect everyone's views about N. Arlington.

Priced out?

Uh, no. But thanks for the typical Stepford response.

+100000

Seriously. These people have problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My agency is in arlington. I moved to shorten my commute and I love it, which I was not expecting. I like the amenities, I like my neighbors, I like having a vote, I like the small size, I like the proximity to "ethnic" food. I am not wild about how car-dependent I've become, but I lived the carfree life for over a decade and feel that I paid my dues. And a lot of the car dependence is related to having a baby and how much easier it makes things.

I moved from DC to northern VA (not Arlington) a decade ago. Having a vote, plus lower taxes and better services has been great.

Highly recommend.

[Anonymous]

Take a close look at the schools before you actually move. I know several people in N Arlington who have moved their kids from public to private schools in the last several years because of overcrowding and other issues. There are bad teachers at even the best schools and friends have had great experiences one year, then terrible experiences the next. I have a friend in N Arlington who recently commented that now every single family on their block goes to private school. Most started out in public.

Also, there are many type of zoning changes planned, so pay close attention.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Something to consider: it's virginia.

What's wrong with Virginia?

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take a close look at the schools before you actually move. I know several people in N Arlington who have moved their kids from public to private schools in the last several years because of overcrowding and other issues. There are bad teachers at even the best schools and friends have had great experiences one year, then terrible experiences the next. I have a friend in N Arlington who recently commented that now every single family on their block goes to private school. Most started out in public.

Also, there are many type of zoning changes planned, so pay close attention.

Sorry, but this "friend of a friend" hearsay sounds like it has no grounding in reality. Either specify your friends' neighborhoods or admit you don't know what you're talking about.

[Anonymous]

We moved to N Arlington (R-B corridor) and LOVE it. Safe, great neighborhood, close to everything (easier to get to work in Foggy Bottom than when we lived in DC!), lots of stuff to walk to, lots of green space, and great schools.

The city has a lot going for it, too, but at this point in our lives (post-kids), Arlington is the right place for us. I honestly can't imagine moving back into the city later, either, but I can see how others might (I am too happy with the way things are run on this side of the river).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something to consider: it's virginia.

What's wrong with Virginia?

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?

+1

And almost every election is embarrassing - except for our little county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a different experience. I've lived in DC, Arlington and Fairfax, and Arlington was the one place I disliked and could not wait to leave. Maybe the problem is that I'd previously lived in NYC, but I found it neither here nor there. It wasn't vibrant or particularly diverse, so it didn't seem like a city. On the other hand, it was crowded, with small lots and many tiny houses, so it didn't match my expectations for a suburb, either. I literally cried the day I moved to DC from Arlington, I was that happy to get out and be somewhere that had interesting streets and buildings again.

Do your own research, you might find you're among those who'd love it. But don't assume the cheerleaders here reflect everyone's views about N. Arlington.

Priced out?

You can move back to wherever you came from, asshole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something to consider: it's virginia.

What's wrong with Virginia?

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?

Yeah, best laws for businesses and taxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Take a close look at the schools before you actually move. I know several people in N Arlington who have moved their kids from public to private schools in the last several years because of overcrowding and other issues. There are bad teachers at even the best schools and friends have had great experiences one year, then terrible experiences the next. I have a friend in N Arlington who recently commented that now every single family on their block goes to private school. Most started out in public.

Also, there are many type of zoning changes planned, so pay close attention.


Sorry, but this "friend of a friend" hearsay sounds like it has no grounding in reality. Either specify your friends' neighborhoods or admit you don't know what you're talking about.

I live in the Jamestown/Williamsburg/Yorktown pyramid and have not found this to be the case at all. Almost everyone continues on through the public school system in this area. You may hear of students leaving on occasion for various reasons, but the majority love it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something to consider: it's virginia.

What's wrong with Virginia?

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?

Yeah, best laws for businesses and taxes.

They are great if you're an old fat conservative male.

[Anonymous]

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?


Yeah, best laws for businesses and taxes.


They are great if you're an old fat conservative male.

Have you seen the fools that make up the DC government?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?


Yeah, best laws for businesses and taxes.


They are great if you're an old fat conservative male.

Have you seen the fools that make up the DC government?

Haha - touché!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something to consider: it's virginia.

What's wrong with Virginia?

Virginian here: Have you paid attention to the fools that make up our state legislature?

Compared to the DC City Council? Pick your poison with politicians. They are all fools

[Anonymous]

Why do you think all the jobs are in virginia ?