Relocating to work in Des Plaines- city or suburb?

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by sharilyn

...will be working in Des Plaines, steps from ORD.I am single, female, no kids. I want no more than a 30 minute commute...Should I look at areas east of the airpot like Rogers Park?...

Originally Posted by sharilyn

Sorry been on an extended business trip. I am in my early 40's and single. I really do not want more than a 30 minute commute, I know Chicago area traffic is awful. Nightlife is not important I would rather have a really good mix of shops and restaurants nearby preferably to walk too. I like to be outside when possible reading or walking just to be outside. i am not a club type, more of teh hang out with a few close friends having dinner type I guess, lol.

Absolutely not-do not look into Rogers Park or anything east of I-94 (the Edens expressway) or south of I-90 (the Kennedy expressway.)

I will throw in downtown Park Ridge and the "downtown" area of the city neighborhood of Edison Park to look into. Both have a wide array of shops and things to do as well and are within 30 minute commute to work for sure.

I feel if you move into Edison Park or Park Ridge you will be quite happy.

[maclock]

Chet, is that the area around the Des Plaines Metra station? If it is, then while it is a good start, it is far from being a decent core.

Don't get me wrong, I like the area generally and I don't wish to give rise to offense, but there needs to be a whole lot more development around there to give it that city-like feel. The Arlington Heights development near its Metra station seems to have gotten the mix better, even if it is a tad smaller. I don't know quite how to put it, but Des Plaines still needs to work a bit on its core. This need for continued development and work is going to be a challenge in this economy, of course.

Originally Posted by chet everett

DesPlaines completely a massive overhaul of their core. Shifting from outdated mom & pop places to a more current mix of restaurants, shops, and even some entertainment. I really can't think of a more ideal fit for you...

Sure, it is not as hip as some place in Wicker Park, but it is also probably a ten minute drive from any employer in DesPlaines. You can shop, eat, hang out in safety and comfort. In nice weather you can easily bicycle there.


Good Luck!

[pvande55]

Des Plaines is not that bad. Since it appears you travel a lot, proximity to O'Hare is an advantage. Plenty of apartments in just about every price range. Warning: Don't go west of Wolf Rd if you can help it. There is a busy railroad running lots of long freights that runs north=south between Wolf and Mt Prospect Rd.