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Thank you all for responding-- very helpful.
Thank you all for your feedback so far-- very helpful.
We are moving to Vienna VA this fall/winter from out of state. We have kids in MS and HS. Would appreciate feedback on MS and HS options -- esp Kilmer MS, Thoreau MS, Madison HS, but open to other school ideas too. It seems like driving to private schools would be pretty far (distance and traffic time), so most likely public schools. Also do they have open-enrollment there or must you attend the school you are in-bounds for?
Anyone living in Vienna within walking radius to Maple Ave-- I'd love to get advice/observations please.
We are planning to move to Vienna soon from out of state. We're looking for neighborhood nestled-feel with walkability to "main street" shops/restaurants/community events. Vienna looks like it fits that bill online, and want to know if it really lives that way. We have kids in MS and HS. Pref for Madison HS thus far but will post on schools forum to get feedback there too.
1. Any thoughts on how living above Maple or below Maple might be different?
2. Any thoughts on living east or west of Park St.?
3. Is is safe and easy for teens to go out on foot/bike to meet friends for Starbucks, basketball in park, etc.?
4. Is it actually better for some reason (safety, traffic, noise, critters/rats, etc.) to NOT live walkable to Maple Ave area? Like 1-2 miles further out radius?
5. It seems there are lots of little homes transitioning to big homes in that area. What's that doing to the community and social feel?
Trying to hone in on areas that would be walkable/bike to stores, coffee, etc. not just for parents but kids/teens too.
Any advice appreciated!
We are planning to move to Vienna soon from out of state. We're looking for neighborhood nestled-feel with walkability to "main street" shops/restaurants/community events. Vienna looks like it fits that bill online, and want to know if it really lives that way. We have kids in MS and HS. Pref for Madison HS thus far but will post on schools forum to get feedback there too.
1. Any thoughts on how living above Maple or below Maple might be different?
2. Any thoughts on living east or west of Park St.?
3. Is is safe and easy for teens to go out on foot/bike to meet friends for Starbucks, basketball in park, etc.?
4. Is it actually better for some reason (safety, traffic, noise, critters/rats, etc.) to NOT live walkable to Maple Ave area? Like 1-2 miles further out radius?
5. It seems there are lots of little homes transitioning to big homes in that area. What's that doing to the community and social feel?
Trying to hone in on areas that would be walkable/bike to stores, coffee, etc. not just for parents but kids/teens too.
Any advice appreciated!
Anyone living in Vienna within walking radius to Maple Ave: We are looking to move to Vienna soon and wanting Madison HS for our kids.
1. Any thoughts on how living above Maple or below Maple might be different?
2. Any thoughts on living east or west of Park St.?
3. Is is safe and easy for teens to go out on foot/bike to meet friends for Starbucks, basketball in park, etc.?
Trying to hone in one areas that would be walkable to stores, coffee, etc. not just for parents but kids too. Any advice appreciated!
1. Any thoughts on how living above Maple or below Maple might be different?
2. Any thoughts on living east or west of Park St.?
3. Is is safe and easy for teens to go out on foot/bike to meet friends for Starbucks, basketball in park, etc.?
Trying to hone in one areas that would be walkable to stores, coffee, etc. not just for parents but kids too. Any advice appreciated!