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Old 03-25-2007, 12:30 AM
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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logie13 please see my last post...
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Old 03-25-2007, 05:22 AM
 
Location: Not on POW Anymore :)
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and, logie13, this is the question that you asked:

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What is the best zipcode to live in? What I mean is-which zipcodes have the most educated and upwardly mobile people in Fairbanks?
You didn't ask about neighborhoods with low crime, proximity or non proximity to the city center, schools, et al. You clarified your question with the type of people with whom you would prefer to relocate among.

The "educated and upwardly mobile" do not huddle together in insular little "zipcodes" In Fairbanks, or in the rest of the state either.

It really is one of the state's best attributes, and I think that most of us are in no hurry to see that change.

Perhaps you've seen the particular question that you've broached treated differently in regards to other states. The answer to that is quite simple, really.

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Old 03-25-2007, 07:37 AM
 
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I live in Anchorage, and there are log cabin shacks alongside of multimillion dollar homes. Trailer parks in some of the "best" neighborhoods. The same applies to Fairbanks, as I spend about 3 weeks a year in town there. You'll find it pretty much applies across the state. People here are much more interested in a person's personality vs. their money or education.

Some of the smartest, brightest and richest live in the most remote areas. Zip codes and neighborhoods are not an indicator of intelligence or money, and sometimes, neither are the abodes of the the people residing within.

One of the things I like most about this place is being judged first as a worthwhile human being before any one looks at the car I'm driving or the home I'm living in. It has been stated in many previous threads to people looking to relocate to Alaska, that the people here are less interested in material things and the trappings of a "successful" life.
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Old 03-25-2007, 07:18 PM
 
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Thanks for writing back. I definitely wasn't being a snob. I did not mean to sound like one. I wrote the question because I don't want a town I relocate to be segregated in any way. I relocated from Ohio to Memphis, TN 2 years and hate it because it is segregated. I want a town where almost everyone gets along. Again, I did not mean to sound insulting. This was not my intention. Forget I said anything about the"upwardly mobile" thing. It really isn't that important.



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I knew this was coming. And I probably started the whole thing. I for one did'nt like the way you asked that question and found it just a little insulting. You sounded like a snob...not sure if you are or not...but it sure sounded that way to me. I apologize if your not! I'm sure alot of the other states have those types of issues in regards to rich and poor, highly educated or not, black and white, this and that. Sure there are good places and bad places in any town. But we don't segregate anyone to certain neighborhoods or zip codes because of education. And it seems there is more than one zip. I had no idea. And I still have no clue what you meant by upwardly mobile? Politicians? Community leaders? Drive a nice looking RV? Private pilot? Your gonna have to break it down for me...I only made it to grade 12!
Also...not everyone posting here is from Alaska.
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Old 03-25-2007, 07:24 PM
 
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See my response to Rance. Perhaps I asked the wrong question. My intention was not to offend anyone.

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I live in Anchorage, and there are log cabin shacks alongside of multimillion dollar homes. Trailer parks in some of the "best" neighborhoods. The same applies to Fairbanks, as I spend about 3 weeks a year in town there. You'll find it pretty much applies across the state. People here are much more interested in a person's personality vs. their money or education.

Some of the smartest, brightest and richest live in the most remote areas. Zip codes and neighborhoods are not an indicator of intelligence or money, and sometimes, neither are the abodes of the the people residing within.

One of the things I like most about this place is being judged first as a worthwhile human being before any one looks at the car I'm driving or the home I'm living in. It has been stated in many previous threads to people looking to relocate to Alaska, that the people here are less interested in material things and the trappings of a "successful" life.
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:21 PM
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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Then I think your coming to the right place. Sorry for the confusion. We just really don't go for snooty holier than thou types here. Seems more and more are trying to work their way in to Alaska, bringing attitudes and disrespect with them. Once again...I'm sorry for the smart a$$ comment earlier. Friends?
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Old 03-27-2007, 12:46 AM
 
Location: Not on POW Anymore :)
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I live in Anchorage, and there are log cabin shacks alongside of multimillion dollar homes. Trailer parks in some of the "best" neighborhoods. The same applies to Fairbanks, as I spend about 3 weeks a year in town there. You'll find it pretty much applies across the state. People here are much more interested in a person's personality vs. their money or education.
Oh I know...it's really a shame...seems like you get a nice little cabin and the next thing you know someone's building a mansion next door, and there goes the neighborhood.

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Old 03-27-2007, 03:59 AM
 
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Darn, and they spoiled my view too.
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Old 04-18-2007, 10:21 PM
 
Location: Oregon
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Thanks for your honesty. Alaska sounds great to me. Looking for a change for sure, as I am not a city person.

20 years ago I should have moved to Alaska, hope the "ole bones" will get an opportunity soon to at least visit. Maybe the end of June.
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Old 04-22-2007, 02:06 AM
 
Location: Hell
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snowghost...maybe you're thinking of Chilkoot Charlie's? That was the cool place to go when I was there (I was college-aged then.)

stvincent:
As far as Anchorage being "conservative" or "progressive", I'd say it's somewhere in between. Many "native" Alaskans (meaning people who were born there, especially 2nd generation or more) tend to be conservative in the sense that they don't want Alaska to become another California, or Seattle or whatever. But the influx of so many different kinds of people inevitably changes the cultural, social, political, and physical landscape...for better or for worse.

Not sure if that answers your question (and hopefully someone who actually lives there now can give you better insight) but that's my take on it.
Does it mean Alaskans dislike newcomers?
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