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Matched at Wayne State. I was wondering if anyone could recommend areas to live in, or around Detroit.
docamfm said:Matched at Wayne State. I was wondering if anyone could recommend areas to live in, or around Detroit.
Doc Oc said:I grew up here and now live here again. When you choose somewhere to live, think about how far you are from the nearest freeway. It's the intown commute to hop on I-94, the Lodge, Southfield, I-96, or I-75 that'll get you. All of the freeways are clogged in the AM. I'd try to find a place with two viable routes into the city, because construction is ongoing and neverending, as are accidents.
Doc Oc said:Some neighborhoods are worse than others, and located right next to a neighborhood that gets very little crime. Hopefully, you have a scout in the area that knows the neighborhoods, because looks can be deceiving. If you emailed me an address south of 8 mile and west of the city, I'm very familiar with that area and if I know anything about the location I can try to help you if you don't have a scout.
spalatin said:I live in Ann Arbor. At surgery hours (generally 5:30AM), the commute is around 45-50 minutes. When there's traffic, 55-60 minutes. When they've broken all the roads, all at the same time, 1.5 hr. But, LA is worse. I live next to a park, it's safe, and convenient to 94, 14/96, 23/696 for my northern burb clinics.
Sometimes the commute is a pain, but with good tunes, it isn't bad. Likewise, if you're interested in this far out, let me know. I know the west/washtenaw county well.
ddmo said:There is also some good places downtown:
Riverfront Towers
Merchants Row
Millendar Center
Layfayette Towers
Mman said:The Canton/Livonia/Westland suburbs on the west side have some nice affordable housing and aren't more than a 20-30 minute drive from the DMC. Royal Oak or Ferndale northwest of downtown have some nicer housing options and aren't too far away.
spalatin said:Two alternate routes?? Where you been? last year they decided to close 96, 94, Michigan Av, Warren, Ford Rd, hmmm...come to think of it, they maybe should have put up a sign at the border: Michigan: Closed for Construction, come back some other year.
This year, planning on closing M14, Telegraph, Southfield and Lodge.
I live in Ann Arbor. At surgery hours (generally 5:30AM), the commute is around 45-50 minutes. When there's traffic, 55-60 minutes. When they've broken all the roads, all at the same time, 1.5 hr. But, LA is worse. I live next to a park, it's safe, and convenient to 94, 14/96, 23/696 for my northern burb clinics.
Sometimes the commute is a pain, but with good tunes, it isn't bad. Likewise, if you're interested in this far out, let me know. I know the west/washtenaw county well.
docamfm said:Thanks to all those who provided feedback. Most people associated with Detroit seem to be in consensus that living in a suburb is usually the best bet. I have lived in Chicago, which is a great city, but there are parts of Chicago that you don't want to be walking around late at night unless you wish to become a statistic. That being said, I prefer to live in an area in which I don't have to take greater than normal precautions, such as programming "911" on all of my speed dials. And, I am willing to commute a reasonable distance (30-45 min) for such an extravagance.
I just may take you up on your offer for assistance as I do not have a scout employed. I have noticed some great places/prices in Canton, but I will have to check commute time to the freeway as you highlighted.
I'm keeping an open mind about Ann Arbor because of all the great things I hear about living there....however I would need an awful lot of tunes to get through all that driving for the next 4 years!
I checked out some of the websites corresponding to these downtown locations, and I am impressed with the bang for your buck. How is downtown Detroit living in terms of: things to do, safety, etc?
Ferndale came up as a desirable place to live from a couple of the residents I talked to during my interview. Another place that came up was Wyandotte...any info regarding this area?
docamfm said:Matched at Wayne State. I was wondering if anyone could recommend areas to live in, or around Detroit.
docamfm said:Matched at Wayne State. I was wondering if anyone could recommend areas to live in, or around Detroit.
Doc Oc said:I'd try to find a place with two viable routes into the city, because construction is ongoing and neverending, as are accidents.
Thrice said:Hey guys,
This info is from last year when I moved down here, but it will give you an idea of some of the places I liked the best in Detroit.
Downtown Detroit Apartments
I signed a lease at merchants row after they gave me free parking, 2 free months of rent and free internet. Love it, the location is prime. less then 5 minute drive to school and you are with in 10 blocks of EVERYTHING. Its just to expensive as a student.
I'm now trying to close on buying a condo at riverfront. If anyone wants to rent the 2nd room, let me know.
uhoh! said:I was thinking of staying in the houses provided by Henry Ford, atleast during the 1st year (2 min walk to hosp beats 20 min drive..atleast for late working PGY-1s).
I am pretty basic in my needs from a place to stay..Just that it should be a safe place, within (safe, obviously) bicycling distance to atleast 1-2 places where I can get everyday (food, drink, personal hygiene) provisions.. Any thoughts? Is there any scope of bicycling near the Henry Ford Hospital area? I prefer cycling than going to the Gym, and my being able to/ not being able to do so would seriously affect my housing decision.
uhoh! said:I was thinking of staying in the houses provided by Henry Ford, atleast during the 1st year (2 min walk to hosp beats 20 min drive..atleast for late working PGY-1s).
I am pretty basic in my needs from a place to stay..Just that it should be a safe place, within (safe, obviously) bicycling distance to atleast 1-2 places where I can get everyday (food, drink, personal hygiene) provisions.. Any thoughts? Is there any scope of bicycling near the Henry Ford Hospital area? I prefer cycling than going to the Gym, and my being able to/ not being able to do so would seriously affect my housing decision.
M10 is the lodge freeway which is closed until september. This makes living in southfield out of the question, unless you don't mind a long commute until sept. this thread gives a pretty good overview of available housing. If you want to live close, live downtown in one of the nice high risers. Some of them are expensive, but others are not that bad. If you don't mind the commute and want to be able to bike and live in a college-type town, consider the surrounding suburbs, esp royal oak.the Henry Ford Apts are pretty cheap and not even a 2 min walk to the hospital. I stayed in them as a visiting students. The area around the hospital is pretty bad.
I think the closest area I'd consider living is dearborn.
I'd consider doing that until the M-10? forgot the name is reopened. Its basically the main road/highway the runs next to teh hospital and it was recently closed for reconstruction. Without it, traffic is a headache.
I was thinking of staying in the houses provided by Henry Ford, atleast during the 1st year (2 min walk to hosp beats 20 min drive..atleast for late working PGY-1s).
I am pretty basic in my needs from a place to stay..Just that it should be a safe place, within (safe, obviously) bicycling distance to atleast 1-2 places where I can get everyday (food, drink, personal hygiene) provisions.. Any thoughts? Is there any scope of bicycling near the Henry Ford Hospital area? I prefer cycling than going to the Gym, and my being able to/ not being able to do so would seriously affect my housing decision.
M10 is the lodge freeway which is closed until september. This makes living in southfield out of the question, unless you don't mind a long commute until sept.
Wow, I can't believe alot of people live in Canton and Livonia when they are going to be working downtown. From Canton, the only fast way into the city is 94, and even then it takes nearly half an hour. From Livonia, you're married to 96, and if there's construction, what is your option? It just seems like the Ferndale/Royal Oak/Oak Park area, or even the pointes is much better as far at the commute goes. Maybe the western suburb dwellers grew up there or have family there or something??
Ferndale is affordable, a cool little town, and easy commute.
Edit: I suppose from Canton you could take 275 to 96, but 275 is usually a parking lot at that interchange in the morning.