I love living in downtown. Not only does it feel like a real city, but there is significantly more diversity than other neighborhoods close to SMU such as the Park Cities and Uptown. It's very walkable and the DART station is only a 5 minute walk away. There are also plenty of restaurants and coffeeshops within close walking distance and plenty of green space for dogs as well.

Reviewed by Anonymous living at DP&L Flats

So far I like living in Downtown. There isn't a TON of things to do but there are bars and restaurants and it's not far from Deep Ellum and Uptown where there are a lot of options. Both DART and bus stations are nearby, and direct access to almost any interstate since they all cross downtown, which is convenient.

I have always slept with earplugs but I don't find Downtown Dallas to be particularly noisy at night. There are a lot of sirens from fire/ambulance but there is not a lot of noise from people being rowdy at night. There is obviously more on the weekends but still not enough to really be a bother. If you move to a downtown area, more noise than in a suburban neighborhood is to be expected.

Disappointing things about downtown: there is no grocery store! There is a CVS and several 7/11s but no grocery store in walking distance.

Reviewed by Dallas Resident living at Camden Farmers Market

Close to downtown, deep ellum, and farmers market. Area is up and coming meaning there are still a lot of homeless people who roam but in general I feel fine with it. It's nice to not be in a cookie cutter part of Dallas like Uptown.

Reviewed by SMU Graduate Student living at Alta Farmers Market

Not much of a neighborhood given that it's located right next to American Airlines center, however, it is quiet and calm (when there are no events going on).

Reviewed by SMU Grad Student living at The Arts

Living in the Arts District is awesome. lots of car break ins and a few homeless people that are always loitering around.

Reviewed by SMU Grad Student living at Camden Farmers Market

living 3 blocks from deep ellum can be challenging in the weekends where street parking is non existent

Reviewed by SMU Grad Student living at Alta Farmers Market

Super safe and close to campus.

Reviewed by SMU Grad Student living at Camden Farmers Market

It’s amazing as a social scene! The neighborhood has a lot to offer in terms of food and entertainment. The only downside to the neighborhood is it does have a large homeless population and as a female, I just always make sure I am walking back home with a friend just to be safe. I have never felt unsafe and have loved experiencing all that Downtown and Deep Ellum have to offer.

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