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No. Downtown provides the shortest commute, but Grant keeps Uptown, Victory Park, Bishop Arts, and The Village in the comparison even for five office days because the commutes can remain reasonable while offering different social and apartment experiences. A recent graduate may benefit more from living in a neighborhood where meeting people is easier than from minimizing the drive by a few minutes. The exact route, parking arrangement, and current traffic still need to be checked.
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