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"suburb" just immediately brings with it a negative connotation (at least on CD). Boulder is, in pretty much every sense, a suburb of Denver. Or maybe you can call it a satellite city. Either way, it fits the definition. That said, it's a vastly different suburb than Duluth, GA, The Woodlands, TX, or Ballantyne in Charlotte; in that is seems to have much more a sense of place and isn't devoid of a soul like the latter three.
"suburb" just immediately brings with it a negative connotation (at least on CD). Boulder is, in pretty much every sense, a suburb of Denver. Or maybe you can call it a satellite city. Either way, it fits the definition. That said, it's a vastly different suburb than Duluth, GA, The Woodlands, TX, or Ballantyne in Charlotte; in that is seems to have much more a sense of place and isn't devoid of a soul like the latter three.
It has a larger downtown than the latter three, but I know that Duluth has a historic downtown area that definitely has a soul. I think what you're referring to as "not having a soul" are the vast suburban areas surrounding Duluth (and the others) that have a Duluth address only. Boulder has these too, but Boulder is much larger and has a much larger downtown.
It has a larger downtown than the latter three, but I know that Duluth has a historic downtown area that definitely has a soul. I think what you're referring to as "not having a soul" are the vast suburban areas surrounding Duluth (and the others) that have a Duluth address only. Boulder has these too, but Boulder is much larger and has a much larger downtown.
True. And Boulder does have it's own separate metro area. So that's certainly a feather in its cap.
I actually the term "satellite city" is a better description of Boulder than is "suburb" so I definitely agree with Hogan on that point. I also agree that "suburb" brings negative thoughts here on CD. I personally have nothing against suburbs, as I live in a pretty suburban neighborhood right now. I just don't think it is an accurate description of Boulder. I do think Boulder is an integral part of the Denver area, but not a suburb. Aurora...now that's a suburb.
I actually the term "satellite city" is a better description of Boulder than is "suburb" so I definitely agree with Hogan on that point. I also agree that "suburb" brings negative thoughts here on CD. I personally have nothing against suburbs, as I live in a pretty suburban neighborhood right now. I just don't think it is an accurate description of Boulder. I do think Boulder is an integral part of the Denver area, but not a suburb. Aurora...now that's a suburb.
Boulder didn't start out as a suburb, but it most certainly will end up as one. It's become so congested that IMO has lost it's charm and sense of peacefulness. Even the nearby trail systems are always swarming with people. Doesn't do any good to complain about it, but It's surprising how fast the change has happened.
I would love to have known Boulder in the 70's.
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