LLLegalien Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hi there - My parents are moving to Houston to be nearer to us. My Dad is an active (but physically limited) 87 year old and my mother is a VERY ACTIVE (walks at least a few miles a day) 77 year old. They will not be needing public transportation. I need to find them a safe community in which to live. They don't want to live in a retirement community - just a regular neighborhood. Can you recommend anywhere which is SAFE, easily accessible to the Med Center by car, reasonable drive to the Heights and Kingwood and is within 10 miles of a SAFE park? They only want to rent. They are happy to rent either a 1 story home or live in a building with an elevator. Price is not too much of a concern since they are coming from somewhere where the rents are really high. Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 sounds like they'll have plenty to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Museum District.It's close to the Med Center (they don't have to, but they can take the Metro Rail if they don't feel like parking), safe, the best park in the city is close by, and in the year I've been here I haven't had much of a problem with crime despite my crappy old bike being stolen.OH yeah, and I think it's one of the more visually attractive hoods in the city too!Only downside is I don't have many restaurant choices within walking distance (although the Metro Rail helps out with that a bit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If they can afford it, look around Southgate/West U/Braes Heights. There are still plenty of nice older one-story houses, the area is safe, it is close to Med Center, and there are some parks about. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Gulfton / Chimney Rock area will keep them very active and on their toes. Seriously, they sound like you might want to check into West U. or Inner loop Braes / Bellaire area if money isn't really an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If money isn't an issue, I'd look at high rises. That would be easier on you too.Museum Tower- It is kind of soft loft like but the location and views can't be beat. They can walk to Hermann Park or your mother can do the loop around Rice U. Adjacent to all the museums and restaurants of Montrose.The Royalton- Leases are available. Overlooks Allen Parkway's trails and the bayou. Closer to the Heights and easy access to I-45 downtown to US 59 to get up to Kingwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If money isn't an option, The Houstonian is a rather great place and building. Wonderful walking, safe, security, valet car and grocery, close to Memorial Park. A straight shot down Memorial to access the Heights and right by the freeway to get to Kingwood. A little far from the Med Center, but not too bad of a drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Or as my lovely little daughter suggested:"Don't worry dad. If all else fails, we'll just buy a house in an attic and put you up in it. We'll send up some water and tender vittles from time to time."My response:"I'd be more content with Fancy Feast." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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