lived on Cedar (closer to the fountain, near the top) for years and loved Deutschtown.

Fridays there’s a farmers market across the street, tons of restaurants (including a Rite-Aid) on E Ohio, full size grocery store at the bottom of Cedar, and a fairly safe park across the street.

City living, but using common sense no more dangerous than most cities. I say do it.

I spent years snow camping and we’d stand on foam sit pads to insulate us from the cold. worked wonders.

https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-Cushion-Insulated-Sitting/dp/B01MRSVOP1/ref=asc_df_B01MRSVOP1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194852051030&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15134243592625899350&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005931&hvtargid=pla-315750873295&psc=1

but just the plain cheapie blue ones you buy and cut yourself at a army/navy store works just as well. recommend!

right here?

https://i.imgur.com/kgiy61a.jpg

i wonder if any of those building still exist. long shot.

copacetic is a delight. diverse and expansive selection, and a knowledgeably eccentric owner who provides great recommendations. def worth a stop.