Q. I'm considering moving to Atlanta after highschool for school and I just want to know of some good neighborhoods for people between the ages of 18-21. I'm planning on staying with a couple roommates so I'm looking for a price range between $500 and $600. additionally, what is the weather like in Atlanta year round and hows the nightlife. Lastly, whats it like living there compared to cities like LA and Miami for those who been there?
-thanks in advance
John R, I'm planning on going to SAE Institute, its located in downtown Atlanta on 215 Peachtree St.
A. Good neighborhoods in Atlanta:
Warning: I use stereotypes in these notes, these are just my opinions based on living in Atlanta for 10 years. Exceptions always apply and even though I classify folks in stereotypes, in every neighborhood I mention, the people are friendly and welcoming ( even the crack heads). Enjoy and good luck.
1) Virginia Highlands
Good if you like trendy stuff, a cross between yuppies and hippies and a bit of everything in between. College bars, neat hide-away type restaurants. Cute bungalows, pre-war apartments and mission style homes on tree lined streets. Near Emory University. A walking neighborhood (walk to coffee, bars, eats, etc.) Google search Virginia Highlands , map
2) Vinings
Affordable housing, yet still inside the perimeter (the highway that literally circles Atlanta is 285 and is known as the Per miter, anything inside the Per miter is Atlanta, anything outside the Per miter, is not)
Within driving distance to most. Spread out, not very walkable in the 600 range, if that number still exists for rent.
3) Smryna
Fits your budget. Still cool and within driving distance to all Atlanta has to offer. Basically Atlanta.
Neighborhood and apartments in affordable place. Driving place.
4) Candler Park
Trendy, hipster, artsy, sometimes gay, or young hip families. Neat mom and pop eateries. Walkable neighborhood but smaller then V. Highlands above.
5) Midtown
A mix of new high rises and old apartments. A mix of people - urban, section 8, young professionals, super stars, gay gay gay, crack heads, college students, gays, straights, families and old school hookers that might be guys. Kind of spendy, but affordable pockets still exist. Nightlife within walking distance from your home makes this nice. A real city expereince. Basically safe - of course - dont be stupid. Crack head warning especially 3am - 8am Peachtree Street between Ponce De Leon to say 14th street is very midtown. Very walkable.
6) Little Five Points
I picture someone that likes Pot and wants to make a living while smoking pot forever living here. Hippies, dread locks, artsy, cool, skaters, and what looks like some run-aways live here.
7) Buckhead
Has changed... it used to, and to some extend i suppose still is, the rich place in Atlanta... but it might be old rich. Buckhead used to be where all the clubs and nightlife was, but a few shootings, and a few well to do neighborhood associations imposed rules that hacked off nightclub owners, so the clubs have moved on... to midtown and other hideaways in Atlanta. New high rises are everywhere and the good shopping and upscale eats still remain.
Atlanta to Miami
Atlanta seems less flashy. While it feels like everyone has a nice car here and dresses well, we have a lot of 7s in terms of women and a lot of 7s in terms of men. No ocean. Hot Hot hot in summer, fry an egg on the street at 2am hot. Fall and Spring are great and make great outdoor dining and nightlife, a highlight here... very spread out city. A car is recommended.
Other cheaper neighborhoods outside of Atlanta that are decent
1) Kennesaw, GA
2) Decatur, GA
What are you looking for in terms of lifestyle could help...
Good luck.
Other sources:
Promove - Free apartment finder source, very helpful people if talk to and tell what you are looking for, what dont want
South of Martin Luther King Blvd. (and close by it) is basically forbidden territory - not recommended.
Atlanta is odd in that neighborhoods do not have big borders. Literally crack houses and projects are blocks from the old rich homes in Druid Hills... very strange.
Living near Georgia Tech or Emory Unversity may be affordable and fun. See craigslist.
Cheap and good eats:
1) Eats on ponce de leon off of peachtree street in midtown
2) Little Azio on Peachtree Street, near i think 6th in midtown
3) Figo in Virginia Highlands
4) Loca Luna (tacos are good price, sangria tastes good, music at night peachtree street and i think 5th)
5) The vortex five points (hamburgers)
6) OK Cafe (not as cheap, but good food - at west paces ferry road and cobb parkway. or take w. paces ferry road off of interstate 75 ....
Closest mosque or prayer place to mansion house tube or cannon street london?
Q. any mosque / muslim center or even a small room to pray jumma and if possible daily prayers. I am abt to start work near mansion house tube station london and cannon street london. anywhere close to that.
I get a short lunch so somewhere very close would b great.
thanks for your help
A. You can google for a mosque finder and search by postcode
How does google earth work?
Q. Does anyone know how are you able to see the closest intersection when you google an address. Is it all done by satellite? Or are there thousands of people riding around taking pictures of intersections? (Just kidding of course). I just can't imagine that satellites pictures are that advanced - or maybe I don't want to know. Thanks
A. Streetview?
Google has cars that drive around taking pictures. Seriously.
Wikipedia says:
"Google Street View displays photos taken from a fleet of Chevrolet Cobalts in North America, Opel Astras in continental Europe, Holden Astras in Australia and New Zealand, Vauxhall Astras in the United Kingdom and Toyota Prius cars in Japan. Pedestrian areas, narrow streets and park alleys that cannot be accessed by car are not always covered. However, sometimes Google Bikes are used. On each of these cars (and bikes) 9 directional cameras for the 360° views, GPS units for positioning, Laser Range Finders for the measuring of buildings and 3G/Wi-Fi aerials for whereabouts on 3G and Wi-Fi hotspots are all mounted."
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