Which city do you think will be the most dominant power in all of the U.S. by 2050? (state, better)

[caliguy92832]

Between all the large U.S. cities and I do mean their entire metropolitan/combined statistical areas included and all.

It's a pretty self-explanatory question. Which of the cities/metropolitan areas do you think will be the face of the U.S. by mid-century?

As in will be the most populous area, the most influential area, attracting the most people from outside of the U.S., culturally and economically influence the U.S. most?

List of primary statistical areas of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[westhou]

I think New York City and Los Angeles will always be the two top cities in the United States. I'm not so sure which city will be the third most dominate. That spot will probably change frequently between now and 2050.

[bradjl2009]

Short of a major disaster that would wipe out the city, I don't see anywhere having this title but New York.

[aliasfinn]

Ok, who's the drunk that picked St.Louis?
oops...I forgot, it was me. I must be coming down with oldtimers disease.

[Maintainschaos]

NYC. I could understand an argument for perhaps D.C. with regards to political power, but any other vote is just far-fetched.

[LordHomunculus]

NYC of course. A better poll would be one without NYC so we can argue about which city would be the second most dominant.

[westhou]

Originally Posted by Maintainschaos

NYC. I could understand an argument for perhaps D.C. with regards to political power, but any other vote is just far-fetched.

I agree with D.C.

You never know what our political landscape will look like in 2050. We could have a very very powerful central government that dominates everything.

Miami is in a great location to be a contender for the 3rd spot.

In 2050 I see it this way:

1. NYC
2. LA
3. D.C. or Miami

[Maintainschaos]

Originally Posted by westhou

I agree with D.C.

You never know what our political landscape will look like in 2050. We could have a very very powerful central government that dominates everything.

Miami is in a great location to be a contender for the 3rd spot.

In 2050 I see it this way:

1. NYC
2. LA
3. D.C. or Miami

I highly doubt Miami, in my opinion. Chicago, SF, Houston and Dallas are all pretty far ahead of Miami in terms of national prowess. But who knows...

[Mutiny77]

NYC isn't going anywhere.

[NOLA101]

Excepting some gigantic disaster, like a nuclear war, meteor hit, or something, there's no way it won't be NYC. The gap in economic might between #1 NYC and #2 LA is pretty enormous, and 2050 isn't even super far in the future.

LA is probably also guaranteed locked in for #2.

The better question is who will be #3? Realistic candidates would be SF/Bay Area, Chicago, DC, Houston, Dallas, and kind of pushing it, but maybe Boston, Philly, Miami, Atlanta.

Also, who in the heck voted Sacramento?