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Yeah Raleigh is a different class so I left it out.
I'm surprised to see Memphis so far at the bottom given that it still has 3 Fortune 500 companies. Does anyone know if it's been losing F500 companies or has it always had 3?
I don't think it has anything to do with it's Fortune 500 collection. I think it has more to do with Memphis having a subpar metro growth rate of not even 2% since 2010. Memphis's stagnant growth is well under several cities considered "not having a chance" in the OP.
While CO. Springs metro is certainly growing at a healthy clip, Im not sure it will ever gain much relevancy on the national stage as it will always play second fiddle to nearby Denver. Of those on the poll, i would say Richmond and Louisville, not because of explosive population growth, but because i think Americans are starting to appreciate these historic and charming mid-size cities that seem to be re-branding themselves as an attractive places to live, work and play. The fact that these two cities are even in the conversation about pro-level sports expansion speaks volumes, relative to their size.
I don’t understand why Colorado can’t have 2 major cities. Texas has several. Other states have more than 1.
I think metro Greenville will grow the most percentage wise of these metros and I think metro Louisville will grow the most in significance of these metros. Overall, Louisville.
I don’t understand why Colorado can’t have 2 major cities. Texas has several. Other states have more than 1.
Because the 2 cities are just close enough that people just drive to Denver to get the big city items (like an airport or show) they need. Also there isn't a big population area around the city that it would serve as a hub for.
It's been growing for sure, but the cities just basically been adding houses and retail. IMO the city has dropped in relevance over the last 20 years, despite growing. And a lot of that growth has been driven by military base expansion and retiree and WFH influx, not corporate presence. Also the city is under built in road capacity, and this problem is going to get quite a bit worse before it gets better.
I don't see the next 20 years being much different.
I think the up-and-coming cities are number one 1. Oklahoma City Oklahoma. 2. Greenville 3. Colorado Springs Colorado and Louisville Kentucky bringing up the rear.
Greenville for me. Their downtown is one of the most impressive I’ve seen.
I like what Greenville has done with their downtown. My hometown is using them as a model for future development. I like the scenery and the metro area is nice as well.
Charleston's not on the poll. It would be too obvious of an answer.
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