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Not necessarily. Grant considers The Village very workable for many Downtown Dallas employees even with a five-day office schedule. Under normal conditions, the commute can often be around 15–20 minutes, though actual traffic varies and should be tested from the exact apartment to the exact office. For a recent graduate who values The Village’s stronger social environment, that modest commute can be a worthwhile trade. HomeBase would not reject The Village simply because Uptown is closer. The decision should compare real drive time with the lifestyle advantage the renter receives.
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