Working as a real estate broker over the last 30 years, I have been asked countless times, \u201cWhat neighborhood do you live in?\u201d That\u2019s typically followed by, \u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n
Talking about the Wedgwood neighborhood (occasionally known as the neighborhood of \u201cW\u201d streets) is a no-brainer for me. The challenge is getting me to stop talking about how much I love my neighborhood.<\/p>\n
People move locally for two general reasons: different house or different location.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My family\u2019s move to Wedgwood East<\/a> 14 years ago was for a different house. My husband and I moved only a mile away from our previous home in Westcliff, a neighborhood we loved very much.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ongoing family joke is that we\u2019re the only couple who, rather than downsizing upon retirement, moved to a new home two times larger than either of our previous homes where we raised our kids.\u00a0<\/p>\n Our decision was primarily driven by our adult children\u2019s growing families.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the time of our move in 2012, we had five grandchildren. Our last Christmas in the Westcliff home could no longer serve the size of our family, the tree and presents \u2014 that simply would not do.<\/p>\n We now have 11 grandchildren, and we\u2019re forever grateful we ignored conventional wisdom.<\/p>\n Initially, our move to Wedgwood was motivated by a desire for larger rooms, more closets and a killer pantry. But the real unexpected gem has been the neighborhood itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n From the first day we moved in, we were met by welcoming neighbors and a sense of pride like no other. On our block alone, you can still find original owners of these homes built in the mid-1960s. One of the most striking features of our neighborhood is the diversity of residents.<\/p>\n Our neighbors are a beautiful blend of all ages, longtime residents and newly transplanted Fort Worthians, families with lots of kids and singles, multigenerational families and about every nationality you can imagine. We have neighbors from all walks of life, professions and interests, which continually adds to the richness of our community.<\/p>\n We have so many neighbors who organized to form countless Facebook groups. These groups offer a platform to engage with each other and share talents or interests. We have dedicated folks who pick up trash in our parks; support and beautify our local library; maintain a public website; organize holiday events, garden clubs and so much more. We even have the Wedgwood Historical Association.<\/p>\n
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