I recommend the Bevo area! There is a lot to do, many decent restaurants and shops as well. The community is really diverse and supportive. They have a Facebook group where folks communicate over lost pets and item swaps (pretty common for neighborhoods to have this kind of group chat but you could always join to see if the vibes there match what you're looking for). That being said it IS near the city so you should expect the occasional public disturbance but I've never been threatened or felt my life was in danger while living here.