u/Jarrad411

I just accepted a job offer that requires relocation and hybrid work out of Brooklyn Park (2x weekly). My spouse and I are sick of the suburban lifestyle so downsizing into an apartment w/ a heated garage we can rent spaces in seems to be a good move.

We’d like to live in Minneapolis proper to take advantage of the city amenities. A reverse commute looks feasible from an outsiders perspective but I wanted to ask locals. Is it feasible to reverse commute from say the north loop or loring park? I’m mostly worried about winter time and ending up in a less maintained area. I’m coming from FL with little snow driving experience.

I’d appreciate any tips on places to avoid or to look into, especially if my plan doesn’t add up in reality. Budget is 2500 monthly and we’d need a place without breed restrictions or one that accepts ESA waivers. Thank you!

Hey everyone!

I was recently laid off and have an incredible opportunity coming across that would require relocation to Seattle. I’m an Oregon Coast native so I don’t care about the rain, dark, etc… but after a long time in Florida (I’m so glad to possibly get out) what I can’t stand is a bad commute. I know the traffic in Seattle is absolutely insane, and we don’t plan on keeping both of our cars so we’re trying to get information on the best places to commute to Belltown from. Bus, rail, and cycling are all on the table. Honestly would prefer to just be able to cycle around from wherever we end up.

Not opposed to living in or around Belltown itself, but for our dogs sake we think we’d like somewhere a little closer to a neighborhood feel. The dog simply must meet every person she passes… and although it’s adorable nobody has time for an 80lb mutt trying to knock them over with a hug at Mach fuck.

We’ve looked across Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Ballard so far; they SEEM like a great fit but I would love to hear from the locals.

We’d be renting at first, probably in the 2500 range but could stretch to 3000.

Sorry for the long winded post but I’d love to hear from some locals on the reality of the commute.