The 9 Best Places to Live In New Orleans…And Why
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Kezia Kamenetz
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There are some amazing places to live in New Orleans, no question. We have beautiful neighborhoods all around the city and lots of special places to call home. But we think these are the best places to live in New Orleans, and we’ll tell you why!
While Mid-City can refer to a large swath of the city, Mid-City proper usually refers to the neighborhood bordered by City Park Ave, S. Carrollton Ave., Tulane Ave, and I-10. This area has everything you could want in a neighborhood--awesome commercial areas, two amazing grocery stores, the largest park in the city, and of course, a Streetcar so you can easily head downtown!
This historic neighborhood on the westbank is the perfect place for those looking for uptown architecture at a westbank pace of life. And of course, the views of the river are just amazing.
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For the up and coming, youthful, career-oriented crowd, the numerous condos and apartment buildings in this neighborhood are perfect for life on the go.
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This sleepy neighborhood on the other side of the industrial canal is the neighborhood you should pick if you want some space to stretch out, have a garden, and retreat from the bustle of New Orleans life.
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Another mid-city neighborhood that hugs the historic waterway Bayou St. John, and offers plenty of special neighborhood treasures like Rosalie Apothecary and Pal's Bar.
This small neighborhood tucked at the riverbend borders Jefferson Parish and has a number of awesome commercial streets, including Maple St. and Oak St.
Following Katrina, this neighborhood was recommended to become green space after serious flooding. Neighbors led the way for this area to regenerate itself and there are now many more amenities in the neighborhood than there were before the storm.
A trendy pocket of the city that offers funky shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful apartments with high ceilings and plenty of french windows.
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One of the most well-planned communities in New Orleans, the shared backyards of the homes here make this place truly special.
So those are our choices for the best places to live in New Orleans…what do you think? Do you live in any of these New Orleans neighborhoods? We love to hear your feedback!
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