23yo Male Relocating to Dallas - Uptown?

[UWBadger91]

Originally Posted by RJ312

You should definitely live in Uptown.

Mostly any Post or Gables building will do, but the closer to McKinney, the better for nightlife. McKinney Avenue is the hub of Dallas nightlife.

Gables Park 17 appears to be near the extreme far end of McKinney. Did I read right that there is a free shuttle/tram that takes people up and down McK? Also, I suppose bars are only a short Uber ride away on weekends if I end up at Park 17..

[metroxian]

That's the M-Line Trolley and isn't really intended as a traveling party. Just a hang over from days gone by. And it's noisy and clunky but will get you to the museum of art on a bright sunny day.

Looks as if its last trip south is about midnight Saturday. Its earliest Sunday about 10 a.m.... or maybe just my monitor unable to handle the multi-tasking.

I think you might be looking for something more between Routh at the south end and Lemmon at the north... maybe Blackburn. Depending on practice and intent. But yes, a short ride. McKinney covers a distance, but not as great as a map may look.

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[RJ312]

Originally Posted by UWBadger91

Gables Park 17 appears to be near the extreme far end of McKinney. Did I read right that there is a free shuttle/tram that takes people up and down McK? Also, I suppose bars are only a short Uber ride away on weekends if I end up at Park 17..

You want to be within walking distance of the strip of McKinney between Fairmount and Oak Grove. Gables Park 17 isn't a good spot for that.

[UWBadger91]

Originally Posted by RJ312

You want to be within walking distance of the strip of McKinney between Fairmount and Oak Grove. Gables Park 17 isn't a good spot for that.

Thanks for clarifying. After spending some time on google maps street view it became apparent that Park 17 is kind of on an island way down there.

[youngpilot4ev]

I'm moving to Dallas actually next Wed from the Charlotte area. I'm 25 and selected the Uptown area as well. I have been lucky to commute back and forth from Charlotte weekly since January so I have been able to check out the city.

The two areas that I focused on in Uptown was Victory Park and West Village. I was able to narrow it down to 2 apartments. Skyhouse and 3700M. Both are excellent brand new highrise apartments.

I ended up going with 3700M. When I walked in, I knew it was it. Kinda pricey, but well in your budget. The amenities are amazing, much nicer than Skyhouse and closer to more restaurants, bars, and shopping. When I looked around Victory Park, I ended up looking on a game night that was hosted at the AA Center. Many of the roads were blocked off and I knew immediately that I wouldnt wont to have to deal with the traffic and congestion all the time.

I believe 3700M is offering 6 weeks free. Should check it out. Good Luck.

3700M Luxury Apartments | Located at West Village Uptown Dallas

[DeanWinchester]

Hi UWBadger (by the way, fellow big 10-er here, I graduated from Michigan about 2 years ago) and youngpilot4ev, I was hoping you guys could post updates on where you finally ended up and how it's been so far?

[theloneranger]

I like the Village because rent is cheap and that means extra money for traveling. I don't think there's anywhere else you can find apartments for $1.05 per square foot where you're not at risk of getting mugged. Given that, if you're looking for a nice/new apartment, they do exist in the Village but they're not worth the cost (you can either go Uptown or just buy a house and pay the mortgage).

Uptown was cool when I was 22 but I'm over it now--I can just Uber it the one or two times a year I end up on McKinney. However, I think it sounds like a good match for the OP given the "work hard/play hard" comment--though I would tell the OP that he might find that he has far too much of the former to have time for the latter.

[move4ward]

A resident was robbed and killed in the Gables Park 17 parking garage. It appears that she was coming home from work. She was still wearing work scrubs.

Is that apartment safe?

Justice for Kendra by Carla Hall - GoFundMe

Arrest Made In Murder Of Uptown Dentist « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

“During her interview, she admitted that she conspired with an unnamed individual for $500 to drive an unknown male suspect … and commit the offense of robbery,” the warrant said.

It goes on to say the unknown male suspect shot Hatcher and took several items from her.

A neighbor who didn’t want to be identified recalled what he saw and heard the night Dr. Hatcher, age 35, was shot dead inside her parking garage at the Gables Park 17 apartments.

There is more info in the link above. I can only include a few lines due to forum rules.

[f4shionablecha0s]

Originally Posted by move4ward

A resident was robbed and killed in the Gables Park 17 parking garage. It appears that she was coming home from work. She was still wearing work scrubs.

Is that apartment safe?

Justice for Kendra by Carla Hall - GoFundMe

Arrest Made In Murder Of Uptown Dentist « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth


There is more info in the link above. I can only include a few lines due to forum rules.

It's a city. One off things like that happen. It doesn't mean that the area or apartment complex is unsafe.