I have been living overseas for several years and away from Ct for several more before that. I am looking for a town near Groton to live and I have about 1500 dollars max to rent with. I found a nice condo near Norwich but I have not heard such great things about Norwich...any opinions?
2006-11-27 03:10:02 · 3 answers · asked by jonos12 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I suppose it depends on your personal situation. I would not be a big fan of bringing a family with young ones to Norwich, but a single person, or a young couple with no children should find it decent.
I think the trend is in the right direction for the long term, but again, if you have, or are planning to have a family, it might be wise to look further afield. I would like to have more green spaces, and a greater sense of security.
2006-12-02 06:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by choppes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The City of Norwich has made great leaps and bounds. No doubt while you've been overseas. The Mohegan Sun casino and Foxwoods has added unbelieveable traffic to the area but there are small shops, resteraunts and pubs springing up in the downtown area. A lovely Italian resteraunt called Bella Fiores is located out on West Thames Street and West main Street and Salem Turnpike have business after business opening up.
The housing boom is out of control and the old Ponemah Mills are slated to be refurbished for a 350 unit condo development. The Byron Brook Golf Course and condos are in the works in Occum and will be completed in 10 years as the project will be built in stages. This is condos, a golf course that works its way around the wetlands and a large clubhouse and banquet hall for 500. Membership by the way is $50,000.00 a year so reserve yours now.
Naturally crime and traffic accidents have increased however once again assaults and homicides are not random and usually stem from domestic problems, the occasional criminal thumping up or shooting another criminal and typical acts of vandalisim. nothing earth-shattering or major though. Norwich had 4 homicides last year and only one this year. None of them were "innocent victims" type stuff. Either someone hanging out with someone at the wrong place and time (like dope deal gone bad) or the victim knew their murderer. All solved by the way. New London is the place you want to steer clear of. Thats a real hell-hole.
The schools are excellent in Norwich and as of recently a very large oriental population has moved into town. There are many oriental markets as well as eastern Indian markets and a few others that cater to certain nationalities.
Its come a long way and is still moving forward. You'll do fine here. Welcome back.
2006-12-05 03:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Jennifer,,,, I lived contained in the area referred to as "Mid-city",, off of Madison Ave,,, that's the (cool position) to stay so a techniques as i'm worried,,, I dont study employ for six months,, yet there are a spread of apartments in homes there,, the Hippy food market,, the Memphis Pizza,, down the line,, and various of resturants to devour,,, all in strolling distance... I advise residing in a up stairs apt.. to save from annoying about ruin-ins......ok ( such as in any huge city) dont bypass strolling at evening by your self .. ok...... I loved it,, it became cultural and have a seem on the pink Palace,, for a historic - museum element..... also.... you'll like it.. save in contact if i will assist.... reliable luck
2016-11-29 20:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋