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lightningbolt1987 t1_j1yi5jh wrote

Reply to comment by lestermagnum in Brett Smiley looks to change / eliminate bicycle lane on South Water Street by Locksmith-Pitiful

It’s not about what people on Reddit want. Installing these protected bike lanes is basic, competent, modern city planning. Most if not every dynamic American city are installing such lanes with great success. Like with south water, there is always backlash when proposed, and like south water there’s basically no negative impact after installed. Usually, at that point, the detractors just forget about it and move on when they realize their fears haven’t materialized. For some reason people here just can’t let this one go.

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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j1yb8ks wrote

Reply to comment by iCaligula in Best and Worst Neighborhoods in PVD by [deleted]

I know I'm in the minority here, but I hated living in Fox Point despite liking to visit. No crime issues, but the proximity to neighbors always kept me up, along with the rampant new construction. I found that even the small yards in other neighborhoods really buffered these annoyances.

Also odd question, but what do you recommend for first floor units with no temperature control? Removing ac units all the time seems difficult and they are often wet from condensation. Just genuinely wondering how people you know have resolved the safety concerns.

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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j1y9ccp wrote

Reply to Best and Worst Neighborhoods in PVD by [deleted]

Hey OP, a lot of the neighborhoods mentioned here are a mixed bag depending on the street and preferences-- like I assume you mean South on Fricker but not North on Fricker from the schools. Considering your current neighborhood you hated, I would strongly recommend you do not buy as your next move since finding the right neighborhood right now feels like guesswork(I'm going to assume you're new to the area). I've seen people come on here and complain because they have a mortgage in a neighborhood they hate.

I would also recommend you avoid Smith Hill, the west end might still give you anxiety still due to this experience, and South Providence. Don't get me wrong, these are fine neighborhoods but its not a guarantee you will be happy if you dislike the area you are currently in and they can vary a lot within the neighborhood. If you do choose one of these neighborhoods, I would spend time there to get a vibe of whether it is for you or not since you have so long to keep browsing.

Elmhurst and the East Side or surrounding towns are probably the best bet, but if you're testing to buy then Elmhurst is most likely to still be in budget along with areas like EP.

I also have to wonder if you have a more expensive car given the damages you quoted (but I realize they might have just done some bizarre/expensive stuff). I will say that in some neighborhoods an expensive or new car doesn't blend in well and might be targeted more. For example, a Tesla or a BMW residential parking on the west end would stick out, but on the East side is ultra common.

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weednpornnpolitics t1_j1xtdui wrote

Reply to Brett Smiley looks to change / eliminate bicycle lane on South Water Street by Locksmith-Pitiful

Lol. If cuervo hadnt come out and said hed bulldoze triggs for housing, i'd have voted for him. Idt anyone outside the east side brunch liberal enclave that smiley lives in really cares for him. Also, glad he's talking about fckuing bike lanes, guess we have the fent, violent crime, homelessness etc problems all sewn up

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nodumbunny t1_j1xqmye wrote

Reply to Best and Worst Neighborhoods in PVD by [deleted]

You can look up the crime stats for any area you're considering. For your budget, you can afford the East Side (which still has crime but not as much as some West End streets). Riverside and Rumford in East Providence will get you more space for the same money and lower crime rate.

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