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brick1972 t1_jctt55e wrote

Reply to Help w/Providence Area Neighborhoods by babsb1985

Without being too shitty, your requirements are pretty common, there should be some posts to check out if you search.

The problem you will have is course is that most places which meet your desires cost about the same. There aren't any cheap hidden gems anywhere anymore.

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Toponomics t1_jctstxd wrote

Reply to Help w/Providence Area Neighborhoods by babsb1985

The West End is very walkable and a great neighborhood but is quickly becoming very expensive, Elmwood is less expensive but also a bit further removed from downtown. Both have decent public transit connections though and they both have major green spaces, Dexter Training Ground and Roger Williams Park respectively.

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moonchildpancakes t1_jctojcx wrote

Reply to Moving to Providence by FriendPlastic

I’m a 27f who moved here about a year ago. I love it, and I hope you do too! I can speak to the dating scene a bit. I have not had much luck meeting people out in the world, but I think that’s how it is everywhere these days. There are folks on the apps and I’ve met some nice people that way! There are also things like the RI beer club and super fun activities club that offer some chances to socialize. I was surprised that RI beer club is actually run by women, which made me a lot more comfortable checking it out and Ive had a good time! Feel free to DM!

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JeffFromNH t1_jctmg3j wrote

Reply to Best Zeppole?! by vololov

Deluise Bakery on Chalkstone In Providence. But I give props to La Salle for their Led Zeppole t-shirts.

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nodumbunny t1_jcthucy wrote

Reply to Moving to Providence by FriendPlastic

You might like the Wickendon Street area in Fox Point. Easy commute, restaurants, bars, specialty shops, and two nearby grocery stores. Unlike the West End, it's already gentrified if that matters to you. You are far less likely to be displacing a longtime, low-income neighborhood resident or a family wanting to stay in the neighborhood.

Samson Reality is a Realtor who finds tenants for landlords at no cost to the renter. Worth checking out. They know the area and are probably no stranger to finding housing for people moving here to work for the major employers. And search this sub; this question pops up a lot, although I don't remember anyone planning to commute to the hospitals.

What is the timing of your move? I may know of a furnished sublet if you want to get your bearings before signing a lease.

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nodumbunny t1_jctf3ew wrote

Reply to comment by zen_mctunamelt in Moving to Providence by FriendPlastic

The West End has it's benefits, but "everything in walking distance" is not one of them honestly. I wouldn't walk to Hasbro Children's Hospital from there, or to any grocery store.

"Real neighbors who look out for each other" is the luck of the draw. I'm sure some parts of the West End have it ... my daughter did not when she lived there. I have it in Mount Hope, but people I know just a few blocks away do not.

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theovertalker t1_jct446m wrote

Reply to Moving to Providence by FriendPlastic

In some ways PVD is more expensive than Philly. It’s hard to find a one bedroom apt. Personally I would look for a monthly AirBNB in order to get a feel for the city and the neighborhoods.

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