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[quote=Anonymous]I might be the only person here who moved for different reasons. I lived in DC for 16 years. I expected crime in the city, and I knew my kids education would be a hassle but I was down with it because that’s the trade off you make to live in a city. It was outweighed by the other experiences: going to plays, museums, mingling with people from diverse backgrounds, eating amazing foods from the diaspora and participating in the awesome DC music scene.

The problem came for me when those things started going away. I swear to God the city is so homogenous now. Every block looks the same: CVS, Starbucks, some kind of trendy bar. Even before Covid, the subculture took a big big hit. Businesses closing — people moving out — less sense of community. I hung out with a great group of people and you know what I just realized? There wasn’t one lawyer or government person. Those ppl can’t afford to live here anymore.

Not to mention that even when there was something worth doing, you have to deal with Metro or parking, and then when you get there it’s like being in a swarm of locusts.

I moved to a smaller city. Think Cincinnati or Louisville or Hartford. Not only is the cost of living lower but everything just feels so much easier. Not everything is a struggle. Is it As exciting as living in a more urban center? No. But I am able to live in a big house in a cool area and there is still a vibrant community and lots to do...it’s just more accessible. [/quote]

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