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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would definitely go for Columbia Heights, because you'll be very close to Soldier's Home, but close enough to other places in DC that you'll be able to walk anywhere to many places in downtown DC.  like a PP said, look around 11th street, where there are more and more families. if you go to the coupe (restaurant) on a weekend, it will be full of families with young kids, also at bloombars, an arts center with things for kids on 11th.  We rent near the metro, where there is crime occasionally, but it is quieter toward 11th street.  you just have to choose your block carefully.

Petworth is great too but you said you wanted walkability, and you have more walkability in CH.

I don't know why people are suggesting bloomingdale, I would not want to drive from there to Soldiers' Home 2 x/ day, in traffic, when you have the option of living much closer in petwroth or CH.  the handful of cool coffee shops and restaurants there aren't worth it, and there are just as many families in petworht or Col heigths. [/quote]

Soldier's home is straight up North Capitol, takes less than 5 minutes by car, and unless they want to live in Petworth right next door, they'd be driving anyway.  It' also a much more walkable neighborhood and much more urban and centrally located.  Also, much more desirable overall than Petworth.  Columbia Heights has a lot more racial tension and is just a less pleasant place to live.  Someone else suggested Brookland, which has a lovely neighborhood feel and lots going for it, but isn't as urban so probably not what OP is looking for.[/quote]

It's more than 5 minutes.  10 at least but with all the road closures due to macMillan park and traffic at least 15 to 20.  I drive this every day and then some more for play dates.

Petworth or Columbia Hts are the best bets.  [/quote]

I also drive it every day and it's 5-10 minutes, a straight shot up N. Capitol.[/quote]

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