Myuki Wrote:A lot of things are within walking/biking distances in the fan. Which is good, cause parking is a bitch. Cramped and full of restrictions, limits, and reserved spaces.
That's deep-Fan, VCU area. Upper fan, where I live, couple blocks from Boulevard, I can park on the street at my front door until at least 9-10pm every night. Late night parking is never more than half a block away... door locking is optional around here... and I am within <10min walking distance of 3 convenience stores and 8 bars/restaurants. Not to mention 5min biking distance of Carytown (supermarket, ATM, pharmacy, post office, 99% of anything I could need if I had no car.)
IMHO, the VCU area gives the Fan a bad name. Lots of shit-hole apartments and too many cars and homeless guys begging for change and soforth. Go about 10 blocks west and start to see what I mean.
PS- touching on earlier statements, I'd bet that most people who "can't wait to get out" feel that way because they can't afford any of the fun activities or living in the decent parts of town... which are still remarkably cheap compared to NoVA or many other places I've seen.
Jon
i'd agree, still, i see a lot of cars around there. I'm sorry i got too focused on the east side of the fan. I haven't been in the west side in a while. That part of the fan is great. Also, can't get out is pretty much what you said. can't afford it or don't do it. Carytown = :thumbup:
