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I want to extend the topic at hand to "cities", namely 2 of California's finest - L.A. and S.F.
California period will encompass "the future", especially in the 2020's. The 2010's will basically the framework for laying that down. I mean in infrastructure, politics, global economic influence, etc.
If Paris was the city of the 18th century, London the city of the 19th century, and New York City the city of the 20th century, I sincerely believe that either S.F. or L.A. will become the spotlight city of the 21st century, especially as the center of global economic influence begins to shift over to East Asia. California can't help but be influenced by it's Pacific neighbors who have long standing ties here in CA.
I think Corpus received the title because the city governmant set up a city-wide Wi-Fi network to make government functions more efficient. From the times I've gone there, it hasn't really struck me as "futuristic".
US cities in general are too well-established to be what I would call futuristic. Even the newer Sunbelt cities have at least 50-100 years of infrastructure to deal with. The most "futuristic" place I've been is Vancouver, but even then that's just in downtown.
I think Corpus received the title because the city governmant set up a city-wide Wi-Fi network to make government functions more efficient. From the times I've gone there, it hasn't really struck me as "futuristic".
US cities in general are too well-established to be what I would call futuristic. Even the newer Sunbelt cities have at least 50-100 years of infrastructure to deal with. The most "futuristic" place I've been is Vancouver, but even then that's just in downtown.
There aren't any major U.S. cities I consider overall futuristic right now either. I have seen plans that certain cities have, mostly SF, Houston, Dallas, NYC, etc.(maybe even L.A., but haven't really been following them) that impressed me, which are very cutting edge and futuristic indeed, but that has yet to happen and right now no where really embodies that.
I want to extend the topic at hand to "cities", namely 2 of California's finest - L.A. and S.F.
California period will encompass "the future", especially in the 2020's. The 2010's will basically the framework for laying that down. I mean in infrastructure, politics, global economic influence, etc.
If Paris was the city of the 18th century, London the city of the 19th century, and New York City the city of the 20th century, I sincerely believe that either S.F. or L.A. will become the spotlight city of the 21st century, especially as the center of global economic influence begins to shift over to East Asia. California can't help but be influenced by it's Pacific neighbors who have long standing ties here in CA.
But... that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
I think we are preaching to the choir, so to speak Some posters write off Los Angeles because they hate it so much [for good or bad]. But another indicator that California is leading the nation: the voters approved the "bullet" train between San Diego & San Francisco [2-3 hrs]. That may be the fastest train in the U.S. once it is built. Lots of people blame Schwarzenegger for everything but he got big $ from Obama for this huge project.
I think we are preaching to the choir, so to speak Some posters write off Los Angeles because they hate it so much [for good or bad]. But another indicator that California is leading the nation: the voters approved the "bullet" train between San Diego & San Francisco [2-3 hrs]. That may be the fastest train in the U.S. once it is built. Lots of people blame Schwarzenegger for everything but he got big $ from Obama for this huge project.
It's going to be pretty awesome to be able to take a day trip to LA and San Diego and be back before dinner! Hopefully it's get built quick. That 5-6 hour drive is a killer.
I think we are preaching to the choir, so to speak Some posters write off Los Angeles because they hate it so much [for good or bad]. But another indicator that California is leading the nation: the voters approved the "bullet" train between San Diego & San Francisco [2-3 hrs]. That may be the fastest train in the U.S. once it is built. Lots of people blame Schwarzenegger for everything but he got big $ from Obama for this huge project.
I sincerely hope that the proposed extension to Las Vegas happens as well. From SF, I would like to get off of work and hop on a bullet train to Vegas in no more than 3.5 hours. That would be ideal. I hope CA get the lion's share of the $12 Billion or so that Obama has set aside for high speed rail. We did our due diligence, passed a $10 Billion bond measure, and the project is basically shovel ready.
In contrast, the northeast will bet bypassed for all these funds because they couldn't get a simple EIR out in time. I'm not so sure they even deserve it after they blew Billions of federal dollars on the Big Dig. Rail stimulus funds to bypass Northeast - The Boston Globe
certain aspects of Seattle make it futuristic. Like how bill gates lives there. but when i was there i felt like i was in the 90s again. so many people there still drive cars from the 90s and the homes there are all older and outdated looking, the city in general isnt that clean looking. Besides some parts of downtown seattle, its not that futuristic.
since i live in metro orlando i know a lot about whats going on and i feel its pretty futuristic. This coming fall our new arena is opening and it will be the most technological advanced and greenest arena in America. (all links below are pictures only, not web pages)
a $13.4 billion technology industry, nationally recognized cluster of innovation in digital media, agritechnology, aviation, aerospace, and software. More than 150 international companies, representing approximately 20 countries, have facilities in Metro Orlando. Also NASA, Lockheed Martin, etc.
I want to extend the topic at hand to "cities", namely 2 of California's finest - L.A. and S.F.
California period will encompass "the future", especially in the 2020's. The 2010's will basically the framework for laying that down. I mean in infrastructure, politics, global economic influence, etc.
If Paris was the city of the 18th century, London the city of the 19th century, and New York City the city of the 20th century, I sincerely believe that either S.F. or L.A. will become the spotlight city of the 21st century, especially as the center of global economic influence begins to shift over to East Asia. California can't help but be influenced by it's Pacific neighbors who have long standing ties here in CA.
But... that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
I completely disagree with this post.
I believe that NYC will continue to be the most futuristic city/most important city in the U.S.
a $13.4 billion technology industry, nationally recognized cluster of innovation in digital media, agritechnology, aviation, aerospace, and software. More than 150 international companies, representing approximately 20 countries, have facilities in Metro Orlando. Also NASA, Lockheed Martin, etc.
Hey see that is why I mentioned Orlando. I know how every one thinks you have to have tall skyscrapers and moving trains on elevated tracks but its much more than that. I did not know we could post links and everything else as you did otherwise I would have done so.
And yes the schools they are building now, are just, whoa. I mean you look at em and wonder how many students are being held in such buildings. Orlando should be considered. Nice Post. Made up for what I missed.
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Some posters write off Los Angeles because they hate it so much [for good or bad]. But another indicator that California is leading the nation: the voters approved the "bullet" train between San Diego & San Francisco [2-3 hrs]. That may be the fastest train in the U.S. once it is built. Lots of people blame Schwarzenegger for everything but he got big $ from Obama for this huge project. 
Nice Post. Made up for what I missed.
