Hi!

[suburbiasucks]

A quick hello from a couple of New York artists currently looking into possibly moving to this area.  We have been following this forum for a while and find it very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work!

[thelakelander]

Welcome to Metro Jacksonville.  Hopefully, you'll find that special building that suits your needs.

[downtownparks]

Great to hear. We could use some more urban minded people in the community. I hope you consider living in the core. I know we can always use fresh Ideas in Springfield, and if your looking for a work/live situation, Lakelander is the man you need to talk to! :-)

Good luck with the decision!

[suburbiasucks]

Thanks all!
We're very familiar with thelakelander's projects but we decided to hold off on Springfield until all our downtown options are completely exhausted. (Don't know why we're still optimistic about it!)

[downtownparks]

Springfield has people (like, actual residents), no parking meters, and great events like our monthly first Fridays, New Years roaming Cocktail parties, throwback baseball games, and countless other cool little ideosyncratic things (did I mention the Mardi Paws fund raiser for www.sacarc.org?).

That said, it isn't for everyone, and its best to know your options. Let us know where you land!

[jbm32206]

  Welcome to the forum. Don't know why you're holding off from Springfield, it's a fantastic area with lot's of wonderful people...you should take a closer look. I've been here for over 10 years and wouldn't want to be anywhere else!