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Apologies for not sending you a personal note prior to the thread. I thought having lived in NY, where else would I live along I-95. And since I like urban areas, I kept the criteria above 500k residents. Topography, culture, diversity and economic opportunities are important to me. Yes, all of those things are objective. Sorry to bring you this newsflash, everything on CD is objective. That's what a forum (and threads are). No need to respond.
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Originally Posted by EndersDrift
Isn't this kinda dependent on what kind of cultural attractions you like, what outdoor activities you like, what topography you like, and what job market you're looking for. There's not one best - its completely a matter of opinion. Seems like a really poorly conceived topic to me.
What does that say about Philly that it even needs to undergo reconstruction and renewal?
Let's not lose perspective, here. Boston, New York and DC all certainly their own periods of decline, thus necessitating the need for urban renewal. Philly arguably was hit harder in numerous neighborhoods and is a bit later to the game, but urban decline during the past half-century was not kind to any of the aforementioned cities.
Let's not lose perspective, here. Boston, New York and DC all certainly their own periods of decline, thus necessitating the need for urban renewal. Philly arguably was hit harder in numerous neighborhoods and is a bit later to the game, but urban decline during the past half-century was not kind to any of the aforementioned cities.
Or just about any city. Even cities that saw net population growth suffered in the inner city where things went to hell--the only thing was their suburbs were either within the city limits due to large physical boundaries or that the suburbs were annexed into the city.
So in you guys opinion, is it better further down 95 south or is the convo between Philly, DC and Boston? Donde ir?
Philly is within a 4 hr drive to all the key spots. Boston is within a 8hr drive from Montreal to DC. the nation's capital is the epicenter of the free world.
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Let's not lose perspective, here. Boston, New York and DC all certainly their own periods of decline, thus necessitating the need for urban renewal. Philly arguably was hit harder in numerous neighborhoods and is a bit later to the game, but urban decline during the past half-century was not kind to any of the aforementioned cities.
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Reading comprehension is fundamental. The OP clearly states "NYC ASIDE"
For the record NY isn't slowing down with it's future plans either. But as for this thread my vote goes to Philly.
Which is implying that NYC is, without question, the best place to build a future...
It should not be automatically assumed that NY is the best place.... because for most people, it isn't
It would be different if the OP had said..."I am from NY and would like to move elsewhere and want to know what city or place is best to build a future"
That way, the typical NY arrogance would not play into the thread
Philadelphia, because it's the most New York-esque city in the East
That doesn't do Philly any favors.
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