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11-30-2008, 08:24 PM
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Is a town having no downtown a good thing or a bad thing?
Is a town having no downtown a good thing or a bad thing? I've noticed that some towns in Bergen County do not have a downtown at all .. or a very weak downtown. Franklin Lakes, River Vale, Harrington Park, Washington Township, and Emerson are some towns that come into mind. But I know other towns like Ridgewood, Westwood, Bergenfield, and Englewood have great, pleasant downtowns for residents to enjoy. Plus, they are all decent and safe areas too.
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11-30-2008, 08:27 PM
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Like my 'tude?
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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In Cherry Hill, we consider the Cherry Hill Mall the downtown, lol.
For me, no biggie! If I want a downtown, Maple Shade is very close.
Cheers,
Shanny
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11-30-2008, 09:22 PM
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Location: Rocky River, OH
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I lived in Woodcliff Lake before I moved and the downtown consisted of a Post office, pizza shop and a laundromat.  There are so many towns with a great deal to do and NYC was so close that my town needing anything else was never an issue. I miss it!! |
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12-01-2008, 11:56 AM
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LETS GO YANKEES
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Honestly, I like a downtown in a NEARBY town. This way you can utilize it, but your town is not getting the traffic and people coming in and out of it.
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12-01-2008, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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funny and I perfer not too have a big downtown like RIdgewood , too many people and traffic!!! However a little downtown is nice like my Peapack!!! This is a tiny little downtown, almost reminds me of Vermont or Conn. Everyone is different, however I think most people like a downtown
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12-01-2008, 12:07 PM
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Phat Bastard!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NJ
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OMG, I agree with EEPNJ!!!! lol
Edison has no downtown per se but Metuchen and New Brunswick are so close if you want to sit in a cafe or stroll its not an issue.
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12-01-2008, 12:31 PM
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LETS GO YANKEES
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobRiguez
OMG, I agree with EEPNJ!!!! lol
Edison has no downtown per se but Metuchen and New Brunswick are so close if you want to sit in a cafe or stroll its not an issue.
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Wait - you say that like it is a BAD thing? LOL  |
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12-01-2008, 03:09 PM
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Phat Bastard!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NJ
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lol, not bad, just rare. |
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12-01-2008, 03:11 PM
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LETS GO YANKEES
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobRiguez
lol, not bad, just rare. |
Hmm.... never viewed you as a C-D nemesis but why not, I can add you to the list! LOL |
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12-01-2008, 04:10 PM
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Location: South Philly
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I think it's a bad thing if you don't have one. You get all of the traffic and none of the soul/civic life. Plus, if you live in a place like Red Bank or Collingswood traffic isn't really an issue because you can probably walk there just as easily.
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