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when people in DC or NYC ask me if they should move to Raleigh or Charlotte, I try to gauge what they value. If they are looking to move to an area that is culturally and politically progressive, well-educated, close to the Northeast big city corridor, and offers an affordable vibrant suburban lifestyle, I recommend Raleigh or Durham. If they desire to live in a place that has a big city vibe *(relative to NC), mass transit, professional football and basketball, a vibrant city center, high rise condos/apartments, national profile, a major airport, and a populace that aggressively tries to make its hometown into the next great big city, then I recommend Charlotte.
I don't have the free time on my hands to go tit for tat with you but your many links to "news stories" doesn't prove your point or disprove mine. There is a HUGE difference between trying to copy another city (or try to be "like" it) and learning from other cities successes - that is what all city leaders do EVERYWHERE. It makes sense doesn't it? The same could be said for Charlotte. You don't think it is a two way street? I recall a local news show that had Pat McCrory and Mayor Meeker on once a month and the two would share their thoughts and ask each other questions on their respective city issues. It wasn't a competition. It was two leaders doing what leaders do. You don't think city leaders at Charlotte look at programs, projects, and initiatives undertaken in similar smaller and larger cities to learn from those experiences. You must have a lower opinion of your city leaders than I do. But hey, if you want to point to random youtube videos as evidence go for it. I once saw a video on there of a pig rescuing a goat. It does provide some level of entertainment though the educational value is low.
I think Charlotte is a great place, but worry about how it is percieved by others given the odd take some of it's residents exhibit on city-data. I live in Raleigh and stand by my previous post. People aren't sitting around all day thinking about how to make this place like Charlotte. No amount of silly "news" stories is going to change what is actually going on. Nice try though.
Sure it will. Raleigh itself may be Charlotte's little brother, but the Charlotte metro area is only about 25% larger. As a city, Charlotte is not so unique that things done there can only be done there. The metros are also far enough apart that Charlotte getting something does not eliminate the need to have one in the Triangle too. So, we'll see the cities, and metro areas, have similar levels of amenities - Charlotte will just get them first. And with time, who knows. Charlotte may take off and leave Raleigh/the Triangle in it's dust. The Triangle may take off and overtake Charlotte. Given time, who knows. Never is a long time after all
When it comes to amenities Charlotte is in a different league... I'm sorry but it's not even close...
When it comes to amenities Charlotte is in a different league... I'm sorry but it's not even close...
Sure, Charlotte may be ahead of the Triangle on some things. I'll give you that Charlotte has light rail, NASCAR, and a more dense CBD. But Raleigh's got a state capital, larger university structure, and better collegiate sports. But to say that Charlotte is dramatically ahead of the Triangle - Nope. To say that Charlotte has a level of amenities that the Triangle never will - Nope.
A 25% larger metro population for Charlotte doesn't put it in a whole different league. If it did, that would be like saying Atlanta's 6M people to Charlotte 2.5M (150% larger) puts Atlanta 6 leagues ahead of Charlotte.
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