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Originally Posted by Atowwn
CCP definition of Uptown vs Downtown Raleigh Alliance definition of Downtown.
Projects recently completed last 12 months. Projects likely to move forward in next 12 months.
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Uptown is a single neighborhood that houses the CBD (Central Business District). Downtown in general refers to a cities commercial and business district. Residential areas with houses and bigger yards are generally not considered downtown.
However, Raleighs downtown alliance has branded the Downtown area as Downtown. Probably for business recruitment to inflate numbers. But who doesn't try to inflate their numbers.
Charlotte has branded their downtown area as center city.
And likewise, when comparing Charlotte's city limit population to Raleigh's, I also agree that's not a fair comparison and doesn't tell the whole story. I've never raised an issue when anyone has mentioned Charlotte vs Raleigh is not a very fair comparison due to the city limit size of Charlotte.
But again, if you want a fair comparison that reflects reality, just let me know downtown area or downtown.
Charlotte's definition of downtown is more literal of the definition. For example, the Wells Fargo building In downtown Raleigh. If you picked it up and move it 2 miles east of its current location. 1) would zoning allow it. 2. Would residents allow it. 3) would it be out of place.
Downtown Raleigh did retain more historical charm than us. We are probably the worst example I'm the world of urban renewal. Though, after years of reeling the negative effects, it has provided opportunity.
Many visitors are awed at our skyline: last night in the park, during the free symphony, people were taking more videos of the skyline than anything.
Big buildings of course don't make a city, neighborhoods like Dilworth & Meyers Patk adds to and is just as important.
I'm not trying to spin anything, "cooking" numbers, or any of that mess. Well over 50% of passengers at Charlottes airport are connecting so naturally we have Wayyyy more passengers. It wouldn't be fair to judge the cities based off its airport traffic. But... It would be fair to compare their. O&D passengers (passengers originating from Raleigh & Charlotte or whose final destination is Raleigh or Charlotte) you could even take it a step further and see which city is higher yielding (more expensive) because people will drive from Charlotte to Raleigh or vice versa (though I Doubt Raleigh is more expensive) to fly.
My point about the airport example its all about comparing things in an apples - to - apples way to get a good reflection on reality.
I'm trying to give a decent, cordial, constructive opinion. I would hope I get the same in return. If you think it is a valid apples to apples comparison between the uptown neighborhood vs. the entire downtown area of Raleigh, I'd be more than willing to listen to why you think it is a valid comparison.