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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The underlying issue here is that DC neighborhoods generally suck compared to nice neighborhoods in other cities. Sure, the prices are inflated for economic reasons but there isn’t a single neighborhood with the overall appeal of Roland Park in Baltimore, the Fan in Richmond, Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Outremont in Montreal, the Louisville Highlands, the Back Bay in Boston, any number of NYC neighborhoods, etc.

Deep down, everyone in DC knows this, which is why some get so incredibly defensive when other areas, especially those with lower COLs, are identified as alternatives.  They are so afraid that the emperor’s lack of clothes will be openly discussed. [/quote]

Shaker Heights - Cleveland [/quote]

You're arguing that these single, solitary areas in each major city are better than brilliant neighborhoods in D.C.? And yes lol, I'd argue that Capital Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Georgetown, and the Wharf far above surpass Roland Park/the Fan/Shadyside/Shaker Heights. For various reasons but the collective whole of D.C. can't be matched unless we're talking about NYC/SF/Montreal.

Enjoy Cleveland though.

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I'll give you Georgetown. It's a truly historically unique neighborhood, with a timeless cool. There's just very few places in America that you can even compare to it. Even Cap Hill to some extent, although I'd argue it's more for the housing stock than anything else. But Dupont? Logan Circle? Geez, the Wharf? You've got to be kidding me. You need to get out and spend some time in Back Bay, Venice Beach, Deep Ellum and some of these other areas around the country. [b] When it comes to the look, the vibe or the restaurants - there is nothing exceptional about Dupont or Logan. [/b]Nothing. And whatever natural charm the Wharf had has been obliterated by $300-a-night restaurants and a man-made plaza that you'll find in any developing suburb worth its salt. C'mon. It's ok to tout what's truly special about DC, but let the Chamber peddle that other nonsense. [/quote]

Are you joking?  Both are historic districts and have extremely unique architecture and are 100 % walkable.  Or Kalorama and all of the embassies and historical building sites.  The real estate market definitely disagrees with you.   Have you even walked around these areas?  I don’t mean the main drags like Connecticut Avenue.  [/quote]

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