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Co-working spaces in Ames?
I'm a college student here and It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Ames?
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Colton Young
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
38 upvotes
Wyatt F.
accurate
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Ella L.
as a local I can confirm
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Cora S.
I've lived in Oak Park for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The safety scene is average
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The safety scene is average
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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weston_kid
great question, following
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Easton R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
26 upvotes
Rylee H.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
23 upvotes
Cooper J.
good to know, thanks
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Hudson A.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Adeline Williams
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Wyatt Young
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great BBQ places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Brielle R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Victoria Mendoza
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 3 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into running, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
I've been here 3 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into running, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Asher Kelly
this is the way
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