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Anxious_Nights1 t1_ja9otfw wrote

Out of curiosity what draws you to Ashland? Maybe we can direct you toward some neighborhoods in Richmond that have what you like. In general, I don't think of Ashland as a spot a 20-something would want to live.

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[deleted] t1_ja9ycx1 wrote

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_jaa7nrq wrote

It sounds like you like small, safe places with easy access to nature and an easy commute into Richmond.

If I'm reading you right, you might consider Lakeside. Closer to town, still small town feel, sandwiched between Bryan park and Botanical gardens, and a few local shops and bars.

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Gamegis t1_jaab1vr wrote

I’m a little confused. You mentioned in the post you wanted nightlife and in this comment you liked how it was quite in Ashland. These things strike me as diametrically opposed. I think you gotta have one or the other.

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choicebutts t1_jaae4cp wrote

I saw Ashland while the train to D.C. and it looks really cute and laid back. If I didn't need to be in the city right now I'd be interested in in Ashland.

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simplysmittyn t1_jab29fp wrote

Another vote for Lakeside. My husband and I have been in the neighborhood for 9 years and really like it. Close to everything, but does definitely feel more small town. That’s what drew us to the area. We’ve gotten a few great restaurants and final gravity since we moved and the area just keeps getting better.

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afort212 t1_jaa6c4m wrote

Feel free to pm me if you want more specific info. I have spent many years in this area and am 25

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ohsweetpeaches t1_ja9qfuf wrote

There are plenty of younger people in Ashland - why wouldn’t they want to live there?

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a_real_tomato t1_jaall95 wrote

But they’re mostly college students, not young professionals as OP specifically asked about. (I am from Ashland area.)

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spawn3887 t1_ja9qpti wrote

What do they do on weekends?

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ohsweetpeaches t1_ja9ryhn wrote

Anything they want? It’s not like the businesses close on the weekend? I’d imagine that people who chose to live in Ashland don’t mind driving 15 minutes to do whatever they want, or they enjoy spending time outdoors at the various parks / shopping and dining on the tracks in town, etc. I guess I don’t know why everyone just assumes it’s a barren wasteland. With nothing to do?

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Diet_Coke t1_jaaifgl wrote

>I don’t know why everyone just assumes it’s a barren wasteland. With nothing to do?

Everything you listed involves leaving Ashland

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_jaah8xy wrote

15 minutes will get you to Henrico, but it's 21 min to SA and 25 min to Carytown from RMU.

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Ditovontease t1_ja9uwoz wrote

It may as well be in terms of nightlife….

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darockerj t1_jaafd8c wrote

it’s like ppl in the suburbs have never heard of nightlife

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gracetw22 t1_jaagd41 wrote

We just don’t really care. Like I know it exists I just don’t want to be out of my house after 9 pm so it’s not a motivating factor for me, for example

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darockerj t1_jaagkw3 wrote

that’s understandable. it’s a different case with people like my partner’s mom, who lives in the suburbs and genuinely can’t fathom why someone would want to live in the city when housing is cheaper in the suburbs.

then again, that may just be a mom thing.

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ohsweetpeaches t1_jaa0rzt wrote

I mean, that’s why it’s great in my opinion, you have plenty to do until 8/9pm and then you can Uber to downtown if you really want to. But I’d wager that no one moves to Ashland for the nightlife - they move there because it’s incredibly chill and not rowdy at night (aside from Huddle Up)!

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Ditovontease t1_jaa11g9 wrote

Downtown Ashland or downtown Richmond? Cuz that Uber seems expensive

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