I moved into an area and apartment complex that was conducive to meeting people.
Any tips for finding such places?
As for someone who has been living in the same city for their whole adult life, the thought of finding a place in a different country/city that would tick as many boxes as possible seems quite daunting.
I used AirBnB to spend a week at a time in different areas of the city I was targeting. I looked for places near things to do, walkable, parks, waterfront, where people congregate. After 8 weeks of bouncing around I narrowed it down and spoke to the locals I'd met along the way on which spots in the area I'd chosen were solid. I chose a small, two story complex with a pool in the center, near a popular stretch of bars, adjacent to great waterfront and healthy activities. My playbook won't work for everyone, especially folks who might not be outgoing.