Lakewood Tops CNN Money List of Best Urban Neighborhoods
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The secret is getting out, folks! Lakewood is a treasure!
We already love Lakewood. I mean, how could you not? It’s a CandysDirt.com Hot Neighborhood, and for good reason. Besides having a stellar demographic, this area is known for its architecture, proximity to Dallas’ Crown Jewel — White Rock Lake — and has some of the friendliest neighbors in Dallas.
The write up from CNN Money gives you a little peek on why they named Lakewood No. 9 in their Best Big-City Neighborhood list:
The key to Lakewood is in the name. During the day, the action is on the bike/walk trails circling White Rock Lake, and in the sprawling parks and gardens. Later, people head into town for shopping and dining, maybe capped with a movie at the Art Deco–style Lakewood Theater.
One of the city’s older neighborhoods, Lakewood offers a mix of homes, including stately Tudors. While not cheap, real estate prices are reasonable enough to attract young professionals and families.
Another plus: a very low crime rate.
Of course, they had to mention that some Lakewood schools are less-than-stellar, but they did acknowledge that elementary campuses are improving. And they gave us a little jab about our public transit system, but really, if you’re in Lakewood, you can bike or walk to just about everything — even Whole Foods! Of course, the Lakewood Neighborhood Association also puts on one of the best home tours, where you can peek inside some of the coolest homes!
Here’s a little sticking point for me — when was the last time Lakewood Theater showed a movie? Maybe in the 1970s? I’ve never seen one there.
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Woodrow Wilson High received the highest rating in the TEA figures released last week. "Yes" in all indicies and distinction in all three areas. It is now ranked the same as TAG and SEM magnets and better than Booker T. Washington. J. L. Long Middle School earned the same rating with distinction for "Top 25% Progress". Woodrow is an accredited IB World School and Long is in the final stages of accreditation after offering the IB MYP curriculum for the last two years as a candidate school. Lakewood Elementary of course, had top honors but coming on strong was Lower Greenville and M-Street Robert E. Lee Elementary, which also serves Lakewood Heights, Cochran Heights and Vickery Place. It has a new principal from the U. K. I think their information is out-of-date on the schools as it was on the theater, which by the way still shows Rocky Horror every blue moon.
Fabulous! You know my daughter and son in law just bought in Lakewood and plan to use the fantastic public schools!
Woodrow Wilson High received the highest rating in the TEA figures released last week. "Yes" in all indicies and distinction in all three areas. It is now ranked the same as TAG and SEM magnets and better than Booker T. Washington. J. L. Long Middle School earned the same rating with distinction for "Top 25% Progress". Woodrow is an accredited IB World School and Long is in the final stages of accreditation after offering the IB MYP curriculum for the last two years as a candidate school. Lakewood Elementary of course, had top honors but coming on strong was Lower Greenville and M-Street Robert E. Lee Elementary, which also serves Lakewood Heights, Cochran Heights and Vickery Place. It has a new principal from the U. K. I think their information is out-of-date on the schools as it was on the theater, which by the way still shows Rocky Horror every blue moon.
Fabulous! You know my daughter and son in law just bought in Lakewood and plan to use the fantastic public schools!
It really is the best place to live in Dallas! Couldn't be happier living over here and helping clients buy, sell and lease in Lakewood! It's such a great investment and I truly love it here and believe everyone should live here… but, I have to admit, I am a tad bit sad the secret is out! CNN is right…. good to hear from Mr. Lakewood about Woodrow!
It really is the best place to live in Dallas! Couldn't be happier living over here and helping clients buy, sell and lease in Lakewood! It's such a great investment and I truly love it here and believe everyone should live here… but, I have to admit, I am a tad bit sad the secret is out! CNN is right…. good to hear from Mr. Lakewood about Woodrow!