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Matthew Castillo qa

How is Washington for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and It's a a major city city with about 672K people. With a population of 672K, Washington is a major city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Cora Morris
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Springfield) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.

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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Leo Hall
Can confirm, been here 8 years.
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Abigail M.
I've lived in East for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
- The school system scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Not a lot of cultural diversity

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Delilah Flores
wish I knew this sooner
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Evan Robinson
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Jacob Rivera
yep
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