Thanks everyone for the the honest answers and advice.

I am a little worried about the heat in the summer, but I'll adjust most likely. I am not too worried about the crowding, we're looking for more dense urban area. The city we live in now is definitely a city but not all that great. Not sure how I will deal with the flatness, I'm used to BIG sand dunes and small mountains.

The apartment and traffic suggestions are much appreciated. We're just not used to more Urban living.

One of the things that I am going to miss most is I will be leaving my favorite Celtic Band behind, Craic Wisely.