[MD] Forest Glen quality of life

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Anonymous wrote:Looking at moving to Forest Glen from a more urban setting in close-in NoVA. Forest Glen seems to fit our work transportation needs fine for now.

I like the feel of the neighborhood, but having to drive everywhere (except the metro) seems like it would be draining. In my current location I have several restaurants within close walking distance, and a convenience store within walking distance in case we are out of milk. We currently go days without using our cars. What’s the traffic like on Georgia Avenue? How aggressive are the drivers? Other feedback? How do drivers react to cyclists?

Otherwise, it seems like there’s a lot of green space and like a very pleasant place to raise a family.

Georgia Avenue is hell on earth! I live 2 blocks off this dispiriting ugly morass of shady businesses (wig shop or pawn shop anyone?). It is an eyesore to say the least and traffic utterly sucks. Walking along it or crossing it is dangerous and unpleasant. I live in a house worth $1M+ and try my best to pretend it doesn’t exist. Unfortunately it never seems to go away…despite decades of plans for revitalization.

Well that was a stupid place to buy an expensive house. If you wanted to live in a nice area without wig shops and pawn stores maybe silver spring isn’t where you should have invested.

Since when are wig shops "shady"?

Because ~~black people~~ shop there.

I wasn't the poster who brought it up, but actually I see no evidence that anyone shops there, and that's what makes it shady. There's a wig shop in Wheaton (or at least there was, haven't been by lately) that's as lively as any hair salon. I don't think anyone would call it shady.

[Anonymous]

I've lived on Georgia Ave near Forest Glen (about 1.5 miles) for 6 years. While I love the convenience of metro and shopping at my finger tips, the traffic on GA ave is annoying.
The speed limit is too low on the entire strip, so what should take five minutes to get to now takes 10-15.

I am moving to Rockville next month and will have limited stories nearby so I will def miss that perk of GA ave. Op, if you like urban, the Forest Glen area should be a good fit for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looking at moving to Forest Glen from a more urban setting in close-in NoVA. Forest Glen seems to fit our work transportation needs fine for now.

I like the feel of the neighborhood, but having to drive everywhere (except the metro) seems like it would be draining. In my current location I have several restaurants within close walking distance, and a convenience store within walking distance in case we are out of milk. We currently go days without using our cars. What’s the traffic like on Georgia Avenue? How aggressive are the drivers? Other feedback? How do drivers react to cyclists?

Otherwise, it seems like there’s a lot of green space and like a very pleasant place to raise a family.

Georgia Avenue is hell on earth! I live 2 blocks off this dispiriting ugly morass of shady businesses (wig shop or pawn shop anyone?). It is an eyesore to say the least and traffic utterly sucks. Walking along it or crossing it is dangerous and unpleasant. I live in a house worth $1M+ and try my best to pretend it doesn’t exist. Unfortunately it never seems to go away…despite decades of plans for revitalization.

Well that was a stupid place to buy an expensive house. If you wanted to live in a nice area without wig shops and pawn stores maybe silver spring isn’t where you should have invested.

Since when are wig shops "shady"?

Because ~~black people~~ shop there.

I wasn't the poster who brought it up, but actually I see no evidence that anyone shops there, and that's what makes it shady. There's a wig shop in Wheaton (or at least there was, haven't been by lately) that's as lively as any hair salon. I don't think anyone would call it shady.

+1

[Anonymous]

If being wedged between train tracks & slummy Georgia is ok, forest Glen is great. Einstein schools too!!!! Sign me up think of all the meals at the food court at Wheaton plaza

[Anonymous]

OP the “sweet spot” is a neighborhood called “Forest Estates”. It is walkable to the Metro but far enough away from Georgia Avenue and the beltway that they won’t be an issue as far as your quality of life. It’s also close and has easy access to Sligo Creek trail. If you find a house there, grab it.

[Anonymous]

I miss the Woodside Deli.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP the “sweet spot” is a neighborhood called “Forest Estates”. It is walkable to the Metro but far enough away from Georgia Avenue and the beltway that they won’t be an issue as far as your quality of life. It’s also close and has easy access to Sligo Creek trail. If you find a house there, grab it.

Yes. Two parks in the neighborhood in addition to Sligo Creek. And you can take Sligo Creek Parkway to avoid Georgia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP the “sweet spot” is a neighborhood called “Forest Estates”. It is walkable to the Metro but far enough away from Georgia Avenue and the beltway that they won’t be an issue as far as your quality of life. It’s also close and has easy access to Sligo Creek trail. If you find a house there, grab it.

Yes. Two parks in the neighborhood in addition to Sligo Creek. And you can take Sligo Creek Parkway to avoid Georgia.

+1. I live in Forest Estates and am hardly ever on Georgia. I take Sligo Creek, which is lovely, every time I run an errand in DTSS.

And while I will be WFH almost full time now, when I do want to get to DC, I take Forest Glen toward Kensington and get on Connecticut or 16th that way.

[Anonymous]

It would be fun to live so close to Potomac Floral.

[Anonymous]

In the market to buy in Forest Glen (either side of GA) and while there are some smaller homes that have been sitting the couple of bigger ones I’ve liked in the 650-750 range have been gone in less than 24 hours. Any tips for how I should improve and/or expand my search? My budget tops out at 800 so Woodside is out of reach and I want a short commute to the metro (but willing to drive instead of walk if that’s what it takes).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sharing because it's interesting - much of the area west of Georgia Avenue was redlined in the 1930s (meaning it wasn't allowed access to government-backed loans because of the presence of Black and Brown people), several areas east of Georgia Avenue were more White and therefore allowed access to government-backed loans.

I have to ask how old you are poster and how long have you lived in this area?

Everyone, especially now, is well aware of redlining and racial covenants that happened decades ago. In case you didn't know, there was this thing called the Fair Housing Act that was passed in 1968 which eradicated the racist practices of the past. Silver Spring has always been a mixed area. Even more so over the past 20 years as immigration has increased dramatically. No one will be denied purchasing a home based upon their race, religion or ethnicity.

It's not as if Silver Spring is, or ever has been, like some place like Potomac. In fact, it was pretty run down during the 80's and 90's. It wasn't until Doug Duncan implemented tax incentives for businesses to move into downtown Silver Spring that things began to change.

I don't know what point you are trying to make, but Forest Glen and Silver Spring is not even close to being some exclusive whitetopia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the market to buy in Forest Glen (either side of GA) and while there are some smaller homes that have been sitting the couple of bigger ones I’ve liked in the 650-750 range have been gone in less than 24 hours. Any tips for how I should improve and/or expand my search? My budget tops out at 800 so Woodside is out of reach and I want a short commute to the metro (but willing to drive instead of walk if that’s what it takes).

I would also look in the 20901 zip code: South/North Four Corners, Sligo Woods, Forest Knolls, Woodmoor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sharing because it's interesting - much of the area west of Georgia Avenue was redlined in the 1930s (meaning it wasn't allowed access to government-backed loans because of the presence of Black and Brown people), several areas east of Georgia Avenue were more White and therefore allowed access to government-backed loans.

I have to ask how old you are poster and how long have you lived in this area?

Everyone, especially now, is well aware of redlining and racial covenants that happened decades ago. In case you didn't know, there was this thing called the Fair Housing Act that was passed in 1968 which eradicated the racist practices of the past. Silver Spring has always been a mixed area. Even more so over the past 20 years as immigration has increased dramatically. No one will be denied purchasing a home based upon their race, religion or ethnicity.

It's not as if Silver Spring is, or ever has been, like some place like Potomac. In fact, it was pretty run down during the 80's and 90's. It wasn't until Doug Duncan implemented tax incentives for businesses to move into downtown Silver Spring that things began to change.

I don't know what point you are trying to make, but Forest Glen and Silver Spring is not even close to being some exclusive whitetopia.

So everyone knows this, but it bothers you when people post about it? Something isn't adding up here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETR9qrVS17g

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sharing because it's interesting - much of the area west of Georgia Avenue was redlined in the 1930s (meaning it wasn't allowed access to government-backed loans because of the presence of Black and Brown people), several areas east of Georgia Avenue were more White and therefore allowed access to government-backed loans.

I have to ask how old you are poster and how long have you lived in this area?

Everyone, especially now, is well aware of redlining and racial covenants that happened decades ago. In case you didn't know, there was this thing called the Fair Housing Act that was passed in 1968 which eradicated the racist practices of the past. Silver Spring has always been a mixed area. Even more so over the past 20 years as immigration has increased dramatically. No one will be denied purchasing a home based upon their race, religion or ethnicity.

It's not as if Silver Spring is, or ever has been, like some place like Potomac. In fact, it was pretty run down during the 80's and 90's. It wasn't until Doug Duncan implemented tax incentives for businesses to move into downtown Silver Spring that things began to change.

I don't know what point you are trying to make, but Forest Glen and Silver Spring is not even close to being some exclusive whitetopia.

Yep , as soon as the law was passed everyone stopped discriminating. That’s how it works, right? Laws are passed and fringes stops.

[Anonymous]

What’s with the no left turns on Georgia and Colesville? It’s the worst during rush hour. Makes me not want to patronize the shops on Georgia. For example, ordered food from Meleket and needed to turn left but had to go up so far before I could turn left and u-turn.