Morningside
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Morningside
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2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A neighborhood with a lot of potential"
Morningside borders on the much more stable East English village neighborhood. Although there are a fair number of vacant houses, there are still many nice houses and good neighbors.
Pros
- Beautiful houses
- Tree-lined streets
- Conveniently located
- Close to I-94
- Public transportation is available
- Some schools within the neighborhood
- Group Working Hard to Turn Things Around
- True Sense of Community
Cons
- Some run down areas of town with vacated buildings
- Good Potential But Moving Slowly
- Still Some Undesirable Parts of Area
- Vacant lots on some corners
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Hipsters
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
Morningside
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Great Sense of Community and Positive Changes"
The fact that this is an area of town that is located close to Grosse Point makes it appealing to many that are interested in living here. Yes it does have some areas that are in need of help, but overall some great things are happening here. There happens to be a local coalition/neighborhood organization that has the best interst of the area at heart. They have worked hard to end crime, clean things up, and even give deserving people the potential to live here.
This is what revitalization is all about. It's happening, but of course slowly so many are waiting for things to catch up. It is conveniently locted near the I-94 expressway which means that it's accessible. It's nto far from the water or from nice neighborhoods such as Grosse Pointe. It has some great restaurants and stores nearby and even within the area specifically.
You can get to what you need to and it feels safe. That sentiment is improving with time and becoming even more desirable in terms of a spot to live. You aren't too far from the draw of the downtown area and yet it feels like its own little are of town.
There is a true sense of community here as neighbors help neighbors. People work together to improve the area and draw in new patrons to live here that care as much as they do. This is what other areas of the city are looking to in terms of improvements and how to turn things around.
This is what revitalization is all about. It's happening, but of course slowly so many are waiting for things to catch up. It is conveniently locted near the I-94 expressway which means that it's accessible. It's nto far from the water or from nice neighborhoods such as Grosse Pointe. It has some great restaurants and stores nearby and even within the area specifically.
You can get to what you need to and it feels safe. That sentiment is improving with time and becoming even more desirable in terms of a spot to live. You aren't too far from the draw of the downtown area and yet it feels like its own little are of town.
There is a true sense of community here as neighbors help neighbors. People work together to improve the area and draw in new patrons to live here that care as much as they do. This is what other areas of the city are looking to in terms of improvements and how to turn things around.
Pros
- True Sense of Community
- Group Working Hard to Turn Things Around
- Good Amenities Nearby
- Close to I-94
- Public transportation is available
- Some schools within the neighborhood
Cons
- Good Potential But Moving Slowly
- Still Some Undesirable Parts of Area
- Some run down areas of town with vacated buildings
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Morningside
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Fairly average Detroit neighborhood off I-94 by Gross Pointe"
I used to date a girl that lived in Port Huron. When we were travelling east along I-94 back to Port Huron, we would stop over here to see her cousin in this neighborhood.
I think her cousin lived over on Devonshire Rd if I remember correctly. This was just a plain, run-of-the mill neighborhood by Detroit standards. The residential areas had a lot of brick, two-story homes. Most of them were kept up well as far as the lawn and overall appearance of the house. You did have a few houses scattered about that were boarded up. You had an occasional broken down car sitting in front of a house but not a lot of that.
Most of the buses run along Warren and Mack Avenue for people in the neighborhood who depend on public transit.
Some of the main roads in the neighborhood had retail shops and businesses, and others had vacated buildings. There were also quite a bit of overgrown fields with weeds and just vacant lots, especially on some corners. This is a neighborhood that is so-so and could benefit from some revitalization efforts.
I only went over here during the day, so I don't know if there was a lot of riff-raff hanging about at night, and I didn't really ask the girl's cousin. I didn't see a large amount of pedestrians during the day though.
There are a couple of schools in this neighborhood as well for families with children. If you don't have a lot of money and are looking at an average neighborhood, this might be one to explore.
I think her cousin lived over on Devonshire Rd if I remember correctly. This was just a plain, run-of-the mill neighborhood by Detroit standards. The residential areas had a lot of brick, two-story homes. Most of them were kept up well as far as the lawn and overall appearance of the house. You did have a few houses scattered about that were boarded up. You had an occasional broken down car sitting in front of a house but not a lot of that.
Most of the buses run along Warren and Mack Avenue for people in the neighborhood who depend on public transit.
Some of the main roads in the neighborhood had retail shops and businesses, and others had vacated buildings. There were also quite a bit of overgrown fields with weeds and just vacant lots, especially on some corners. This is a neighborhood that is so-so and could benefit from some revitalization efforts.
I only went over here during the day, so I don't know if there was a lot of riff-raff hanging about at night, and I didn't really ask the girl's cousin. I didn't see a large amount of pedestrians during the day though.
There are a couple of schools in this neighborhood as well for families with children. If you don't have a lot of money and are looking at an average neighborhood, this might be one to explore.
Pros
- Close to I-94
- Public transportation is available
- Some schools within the neighborhood
Cons
- Some run down areas of town with vacated buildings
- Vacant lots on some corners
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
