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Although I grew up in the Charlotte, NC area, I really dont identify with the city/area/way of life at all. It seems always resonated with the west coast for some odd known reason. I mean ever since I was in my teens and took my first trip out west, it was always someplace I wanted to live. Can't explain it, It's like Im supposed to be there.
City. Living in Columbus, we are very different than the state.
A good economy, white collar, post WWII major city, progressive. It is a city that is often the opposite of what you think of when thinking of "ohio." Ironically it's the state capitol and has Ohio State.
City. Living in Columbus, we are very different than the state.
A good economy, white collar, post WWII major city, progressive. It is a city that is often the opposite of what you think of when thinking of "ohio." Ironically it's the state capitol and has Ohio State.
Really? Because when I think of Ohio, Columbus conjures as the most representative city (perhaps along with Toledo, Dayton, and Akron). Cleveland is the urban, (somewhat) progressive outlier while Cincinnati is more like a Kentucky river city. Columbus and Ohio strike me as conservative, middle-of-the-road, blue collar manufacturing, breadbasket, Red state, somewhat wholesome, non-progressive Ohio. I agree with you that Columbus seems newer/post WWII.
Really? Because when I think of Ohio, Columbus conjures as the most representative city (perhaps along with Toledo, Dayton, and Akron). Cleveland is the urban, (somewhat) progressive outlier while Cincinnati is more like a Kentucky river city. Columbus and Ohio strike me as conservative, middle-of-the-road, blue collar manufacturing, breadbasket, Red state, somewhat wholesome, non-progressive Ohio. I agree with you that Columbus seems newer/post WWII.
Ya Columbus is the furthest from what it strikes you as. It is a white collar, progressive city, with an especially progressive, hip, artsy, young professional central city. It has one of the largest LGBT populations between the coasts. The central city neighborhoods are mostly gentrified and in much better shape than others in the region or state (as the city has a good economy and strong urban housing stock)
The city has no republican representation and is heavily based on corportation public partnerships (as it is home to fiance, education, government, insurance headquarters)
Further, the city is home to Limited Brands, Abercrombie, Express, Victorias Secret, Bath and Body Works and other retail headquarters. These employee a large creative class. Columbus employees the third largest number of fashion designers in the whole us (around 500 and after NY and LA). These industries tend to populate the city with a higher than normal educated citizen that is less religious and not conservative.
This eduated, diverse population, diverse economy, and largely white collar population (plus government and education sectors) equals a progressive, modern city. So yes Columbus is the complete opposite of everything you (and myself) assume Ohio to "generally" be.
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Ya Columbus is the furthest from what it strikes you as. It is a white collar, progressive city, with an especially progressive, hip, artsy, young professional central city. It has one of the largest LGBT populations between the coasts. The central city neighborhoods are mostly gentrified and in much better shape than others in the region or state (as the city has a good economy and strong urban housing stock)
The city has no republican representation and is heavily based on corportation public partnerships (as it is home to fiance, education, government, insurance headquarters)
Further, the city is home to Limited Brands, Abercrombie, Express, Victorias Secret, Bath and Body Works and other retail headquarters. These employee a large creative class. Columbus employees the third largest number of fashion designers in the whole us (around 500 and after NY and LA). These industries tend to populate the city with a higher than normal educated citizen that is less religious and not conservative.
This eduated, diverse population, diverse economy, and largely white collar population (plus government and education sectors) equals a progressive, modern city. So yes Columbus is the complete opposite of everything you (and myself) assume Ohio to "generally" be.
Did not mean it as affront to you. It's my opinion and real-life experiences with Ohio and Columbus; some are not positive, others somewhat. Thanks for your thoughts though. A few of them were illuminating.
Did not mean it as affront to you. It's my opinion and real-life experiences with Ohio and Columbus; some are not positive, others somewhat. Thanks for your thoughts though. A few of them were illuminating.
I wasn't offended. I realize many haven't actually spent real time in Columbus nor do they realize how much it has changed in the last years. However, it was just so striking how off your view of Columbus was. Toledo and Columbus couldn't be more night and day, same with Dayton etc.
Due to the incredible economic growth, of Columbus in contrast to most larger cities in Michigan or Ohio, many don't realize just how much it has changed from the Columbus of before. Especially those who haven't been there since the early 2000s or earlier.
I wasn't offended. I realize many haven't actually spent real time in Columbus nor do they realize how much it has changed in the last years. However, it was just so striking how off your view of Columbus was. Toledo and Columbus couldn't be more night and day, same with Dayton etc.
Due to the incredible economic growth, of Columbus in contrast to most larger cities in Michigan or Ohio, many don't realize just how much it has changed from the Columbus of before. Especially those who haven't been there since the early 2000s or earlier.
Frankly, if Columbus, Ohio had a direct peer (roughly), it would be Indianapolis. Is that a safe comparison?
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