Decent, actually
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6/25/2006
I moved to Livonia about six years ago, and I thought I would hate it. To my surprise, I actually really like it here.
Livonia is pretty much middle class, and it is an affordable place to live. There are cheaper homes and then there are more expensive homes on the west side of Livonia off of Six and Seven Mile Roads. There is a definite division, but everyone is friendly and happy.
As for the schools, they are great. This year however, they are starting a new program where 5th and 6th graders have their own school. This is making many parents upset and they are trying to recall the school board. Nevertheless, it is a peaceful protest and the schools really are awesome. The teachers are great and the career-tech program in the high schools is fabulous.
As for things to do, Livonia isn't bursting at the seams, but it is decent. There is the Laurel Park Mall, which only has two anchor stores, but it also has a few popular stores that teenagers like. We have two movie theaters that you can find a lot of the kids at on the weekends. There is a new shopping community planned on Plymouth and Middlebelt that will have a Walmart and a bunch of other stores.
Our restaurants are great, too. We have no shortage of those.
We also have a great recreation center with a rock climbing wall, swimming pools and a slide, exercise, gymnastics, inline hockey, basketball, and a skatepark. There is more that I cannot remember.
Move to Livonia. It is safe and a great place to raise a family.
karine | Livonia, MI