Is Davis Square, in Fact, the Trendiest Neighborhood in the Boston Area?

[thisissolar.livejournal.com]

According to NabeWise, a site for exploring neighborhoods in different cities, Davis Square is the #1 trendiest neighborhood in Boston. As someone who used to live in Davis, I think it's pretty true. Anyone else think so?

Comments

Re: What about Inman Square?

[junesrose.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'll agree, no hammer pants, lol. But as I remember the term coming out about when YOU were born, it mostly meant Young, Urban Proffessionals; the "kids" in their mid-twenties, moving up the corporate ladder (or, some facsimile, there of), making money, spending money, enjoying life.

I did know several "yuppies" that ended up having kids, and yes, I would still consider them yuppies I suppose.

I guess to me the term is so old, and has a specific meaning during a time of such economic upswing, that I have a hard time seeing being used today.

But, I'm old too, so what do I know.

:/

Re: What about Inman Square?

[divasue.livejournal.com]

I think that's hogwash. Just because you think a term is archaic because it was invented twenty years ago doesn't mean it doesn't still live a fruitful life in our vernacular. Yes, young urban professionals (with or without kids), still exist today and I like to call them yuppies. They are distinguished by their white-collar jobs, grocery tote bags, and fancy strollers (among other things). (In fact, I am pretty sure I am a yuppie.)