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So I found a decent video that shows a drive through of 3 different neighborhoods in Charlotte. You'll see footage of Myers Park, Midtown, and Southend. I find it interesting in that quite abut has changed since this thread began. It seems now that Austin is the main city. However, I will say that Charlotte hosting the DNC was amazing.
I wouldn't necessarily put Austin as the main city. I would put Austin and Charlotte as the main city. They're both two of the fastest growing cities in the country and have been for consecutive amounds of years.
I think Austin surprised everyone. Their economy has seemed to just continue to boom and the city seems so new and young. But, having said that, I do think to some extent that it's slightly overrated, minus the music scene.
Charlotte's economy is picking up again, thank God. Both Charlotte and Austin were in Forbes list of 10 Best Cities for Job Seekers. The 10 Best Cities For Job Seekers - Forbes
The DNC was a huge plus and helped spread Charlotte's name and both cities have the slightest chance to host the Olympics and I think that's an honor in itself.
Both are growing very fast and are new and modern, with a good economy and are healthy cities people want to move to.
I think you also should have added Raleigh to the list.
Well, about a few weeks ago the BEA released new estimates for GDP of MSAs. Here is how they stack from 2008-2011.
Austin: 81.578, 80.153, 85.875, 90.913
Charlotte: 111.485, 109.324, 113.861, 117.832
Columbus: 89.303, 88.640, 91.295, 93.986
Indianapolis: 98.443, 97.741, 100.837, 103.815
Sacramento: 93.685, 91.178, 92.147, 94.068
Just got back from Columbus for Arnold Classic .. Very nice city loved the Short North District and was very surprised at how much grit was in the city. Short north is a very bustling street with shops restaurants and Bars. The urban fabric of Columbus is very much ahead of the other cities.
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Well, about a few weeks ago the BEA released new estimates for GDP of MSAs. Here is how they stack from 2008-2011.
Austin: 81.578, 80.153, 85.875, 90.913
Charlotte: 111.485, 109.324, 113.861, 117.832
Columbus: 89.303, 88.640, 91.295, 93.986
Indianapolis: 98.443, 97.741, 100.837, 103.815
Sacramento: 93.685, 91.178, 92.147, 94.068
Ugh, there you go mixing facts with a popularity poll
Just got back from Columbus for Arnold Classic .. Very nice city loved the Short North District and was very surprised at how much grit was in the city. Short north is a very bustling street with shops restaurants and Bars. The urban fabric of Columbus is very much ahead of the other cities.
I've heard a lot about the Short North. I would say Indianapolis and Columbus probably have the best urban fabric out of the cities listed.
Just got back from Columbus for Arnold Classic .. Very nice city loved the Short North District and was very surprised at how much grit was in the city. Short north is a very bustling street with shops restaurants and Bars. The urban fabric of Columbus is very much ahead of the other cities.
exactly. Someone who hasn't been to Columbus' urban areas around downtown, in the last few years, doesn't realize how complete the urban fabric of Columbus' central core is.
Columbus' central core liberal, fun, hip, gentrified but still gritty here and there. The central city is progressive and embraces local establishments and culture to the max.
Downtown itself is more of a business district, it's the areas surrounding that are impressive and show how columbus has a independent, fun, hip culture that does differ it from Charlotte or Indy. Those who only see downtown proper don't see this side of columbus.
Economy wise Columbus has fully recovered from the recession and is growing beyond pre recession figures. Austin and Columbus are both the strongest here economically.
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