What city will have the biggest surprise in this decade? (living, state)
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I am curious for predictions, hopefully somewhat supported and a good rationale, for city changes (good and bad) over the next decade.
I will start:
Detroit and Cleveland see significant reinvestment in their downtowns and lure a major company stimulating development and position themselves as cities on the rebound and growth into the 2020's
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Phoenix & Las Vegas.
They won't be growing so rapidly anymore. No more of that 36% growth rate, they are now leveled and will be growing at a more sustainable rate, gives their infrastructure a chance to catch up.
My reasoning is the damage from the economy there and possible water shortages (I don't buy into that one). Their economy has seen some dark days, and have declined rather fast in growth. It will take awhile for them to catch up, so that limits these cities this decade.
Raleigh, North Carolina will be growing like wildfire though. Omaha, Nebraska will step up a level. Austin, Texas, okay we already knew this one was coming, kind of.
As for declines, I think Los Angeles is going to start seeing some declines in economic growth, Seattle is the new wave on the West Coast, and the Bay Area's relevance is growing as well. Los Angeles has had some displacement in it's film industry, and they can use their decade to catch up to their infrastructure as well. Which gives them a good by-decade type of setting. They are already improving mass transit, it's looking good. The balance of power in the West Coast seems to be coming out of the Bay Area more (particularly San Jose), the more innovative they get the stronger they become. Tech is what Hollywood was before. Seattle is a growing competitor, they have one of the most outstanding economies in the country.
One city that I am hoping makes all the right choices this decade is Atlantic City. So much potential, but so little done.
I am curious for predictions, hopefully somewhat supported and a good rationale, for city changes (good and bad) over the next decade.
I will start:
Detroit and Cleveland see significant reinvestment in their downtowns and lure a major company stimulating development and position themselves as cities on the rebound and growth into the 2020's
San Antonio did the same thing, they started tax incentives that make downtown more attractive. That and the performing arts center and residential redevelopments throughout downtown this decade may pose a pleasant surprise. The problem with San Antonio is that it has a history of taking to damn long to pursue it's goals, but it finally looks like things is going to come through... I honestly hope so.
I want to say Austin because of the recent announcements of events that will take place there will be a catalyst to it's growth and image.
I also like to call Salt Lake City one of the silent killers because you never hear about what is going on there, but they have some amazing developments planned.
And lastly, I think Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will have some major changes in the next decade or two.
Wow the irony! That I bring it up and they had something on it yesterday. This is great news, hope it works out for them.
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Originally Posted by Lovely95
San Antonio did the same thing, they started tax incentives that make downtown more attractive. That and the performing arts center and residential redevelopments throughout downtown this decade may pose a pleasant surprise. The problem with San Antonio is that it has a history of taking to damn long to pursue it's goals, but it finally looks like things is going to come through... I honestly hope so.
I want to say Austin because of the recent announcements of events that will take place there will be a catalyst to it's growth and image.
I also like to call Salt Lake City one of the silent killers because you never hear about what is going on there, but they have some amazing developments planned.
And lastly, I think Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will have some major changes in the next decade or two.
No I think he meant those cities in downtown development because they've actually fallen off their peak. San Antonio has never had rock bottom before, it's always been stagnant or growing.
In Texas, Austin is going to be making a lot of splash this decade.
The balance of power in the Metroplex is shifting too, Fort Worth is stepping up and relieving Dallas of some of it's responsibilities. It's good news for Dallas too, as it can work more on it's city developments now. Fort Worth's Trinity River Project is about to take it's city infrastructure to a whole new level.
San Antonio just like Fort Worth is a fast riser. It's growing fast, but more low key than Austin.
Wow the irony! That I bring it up and they had something on it yesterday. This is great news, hope it works out for them.
No I think he meant those cities in downtown development because they've actually fallen off their peak. San Antonio has never had rock bottom before, it's always been stagnant or growing.
In Texas, Austin is going to be making a lot of splash this decade.
The balance of power in the Metroplex is shifting too, Fort Worth is stepping up and relieving Dallas of some of it's responsibilities. It's good news for Dallas too, as it can work more on it's city developments now. Fort Worth's Trinity River Project is about to take it's city infrastructure to a whole new level.
San Antonio just like Fort Worth is a fast riser. It's growing fast, but more low key than Austin.
But San Antonio's problem is that it has been neglecting downtown for awhile and now all of a sudden they made tax incentives to make it more attractive plus tons of redevelopment planned i.e. Rivercenter Mall development (which needs it), Tobin Performing Arts Center, Hemisfair redevelopment, and so on. No, fortunately, it hasn't hit rock bottom like Detroit and Cleveland(which are two great cities that I hope will make a comeback as well), but due to the neglecting of downtown, it is definitely and improvement.
I can only imagine that Oklahoma City and Fort Worth just keep getting better. Fort Worth with it's Trinity project and OKC is just becoming better every time I turn around. It'll be like a mini Dallas, and that's not a bad thing!
But San Antonio's problem is that it has been neglecting downtown for awhile and now all of a sudden they made tax incentives to make it more attractive plus tons of redevelopment planned i.e. Rivercenter Mall development (which needs it), Tobin Performing Arts Center, Hemisfair redevelopment, and so on. No, fortunately, it hasn't hit rock bottom like Detroit and Cleveland(which are two great cities that I hope will make a comeback as well), but due to the neglecting of downtown, it is definitely and improvement.
I can only imagine that Oklahoma City and Fort Worth just keep getting better. Fort Worth with it's Trinity project and OKC is just becoming better every time I turn around. It'll be like a mini Dallas, and that's not a bad thing!
In SA the area I also see for potential is River North/Museum Reach of the Riverwalk. There are several parcels of land that abut the Riverwalk waiting for development, I pass by Pearl on Mc Allister Frwy. on my way to work, although slowly they have had nonstop building. I think in several years to come the Museum Reach will be completely redeveloped with a mix of commercial and residential.
I am curious for predictions, hopefully somewhat supported and a good rationale, for city changes (good and bad) over the next decade.
I will start:
Detroit and Cleveland see significant reinvestment in their downtowns and lure a major company stimulating development and position themselves as cities on the rebound and growth into the 2020's
You are absolutely on mark with the ^ aforementioned statement.
I've said it often, that cities such as "Cleveland and Detroit" will rebound
yet again ... it's a NO BRAINER! Both of these cities have a plethora of
unmatched resources, excellent infrastructures and an excellent living
environment. ( amenities, suburbs, cultural venues )
I'm a native of Cleveland, I have already seen it happening first hand.
"An important factor in the renewal and renaissance of Cleveland and Detroit will be their enviable locations near large bodies of water" ... The emerging cities of the south have nothing that compares with this vital link, unless you're Miami, Tampa or Jacksonville.
The inland southern cities that are presently experiencing very rapid expansion will have to wonder where they're going to be obtaining their water supply ... the tap has already run dry in Atlanta several times in recent history.
Cleveland, Detroit and their other northern contemporaries, should not be discounted so quickly ... fresh water supply had once greatly aided in their glory days of "BOOM TOWN" status. I suspect that it will be a future catalyst for growth in Cleveland and Detroit again.
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Wow the irony! That I bring it up and they had something on it yesterday. This is great news, hope it works out for them.
No I think he meant those cities in downtown development because they've actually fallen off their peak. San Antonio has never had rock bottom before, it's always been stagnant or growing.
In Texas, Austin is going to be making a lot of splash this decade.
The balance of power in the Metroplex is shifting too, Fort Worth is stepping up and relieving Dallas of some of it's responsibilities. It's good news for Dallas too, as it can work more on it's city developments now. Fort Worth's Trinity River Project is about to take it's city infrastructure to a whole new level.
San Antonio just like Fort Worth is a fast riser. It's growing fast, but more low key than Austin.
Its really going to be nice to have a real urban feel in DFW.
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