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To the OP, I enjoyed your analysis. You are such a colorful writer!
I have been considering a job with an NC based company and could work in either Charlotte or Raleigh, so have been exploring primarily Charlotte for about 6-7 weeks for a possible move. (Currently in a Greenville, SC suburb and open to a change).
With all of the newness in Charlotte, like Raleigh, the biggest feeling I have taken away from my visits that concerns me is the lack of a "sense of place" present in the NC metros. Outside of the core of Charlotte (and their $400/per square foot neighborhoods), the national chain corporations have been so dominant for this past decade while the growth has happened, so many areas look and feel like "Anytown, USA" to me.
I have also been shown neighborhoods in Charlotte where there were so many Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State, etc., emblems and flags on homes that I know I would not be comfortable with lots of those type of transplants (its a southern culture thing).
At this point I am about 75% sure I will not choose to move to NC, for reasons more based on my "gut" then my head!
To the OP, I enjoyed your analysis. You are such a colorful writer!
I have been considering a job with an NC based company and could work in either Charlotte or Raleigh, so have been exploring primarily Charlotte for about 6-7 weeks for a possible move. (Currently in a Greenville, SC suburb and open to a change).
With all of the newness in Charlotte, like Raleigh, the biggest feeling I have taken away from my visits that concerns me is the lack of a "sense of place" present in the NC metros. Outside of the core of Charlotte (and their $400/per square foot neighborhoods), the national chain corporations have been so dominant for this past decade while the growth has happened, so many areas look and feel like "Anytown, USA" to me.
I have also been shown neighborhoods in Charlotte where there were so many Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State, etc., emblems and flags on homes that I know I would not be comfortable with lots of those type of transplants (its a southern culture thing).
At this point I am about 75% sure I will not choose to move to NC, for reasons more based on my "gut" then my head!
Check out Winston-Salem before completely giving up on the state.
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To the OP, I enjoyed your analysis. You are such a colorful writer!
I have been considering a job with an NC based company and could work in either Charlotte or Raleigh, so have been exploring primarily Charlotte for about 6-7 weeks for a possible move. (Currently in a Greenville, SC suburb and open to a change).
With all of the newness in Charlotte, like Raleigh, the biggest feeling I have taken away from my visits that concerns me is the lack of a "sense of place" present in the NC metros. Outside of the core of Charlotte (and their $400/per square foot neighborhoods), the national chain corporations have been so dominant for this past decade while the growth has happened, so many areas look and feel like "Anytown, USA" to me.
I have also been shown neighborhoods in Charlotte where there were so many Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State, etc., emblems and flags on homes that I know I would not be comfortable with lots of those type of transplants (its a southern culture thing).
At this point I am about 75% sure I will not choose to move to NC, for reasons more based on my "gut" then my head!
Not knowing the location of the job in Charlotte, the area west of Charlotte might or might not work, logistically, but it's a blend. Many of the transplants are NC natives. Charlotte natives are moving west of Charlotte.
Lived east of Charlotte for many years and it was sad to see much of its history demolished. The summer heat was difficult for me, it is draining if being outdoors is your thing. Moved to Asheville and found the sense of place that Charlotte lacked and a better climate for me and fantastic scenery. A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway with dogwoods in bloom is beautiful! People very friendly here and there is a mix of old and new. Asheville still has a lot of its history intact. Be sure to at least visit, so much to do, worth your time! Hope you find your sweet spot.
Lived east of Charlotte for many years and it was sad to see much of its history demolished. The summer heat was difficult for me, it is draining if being outdoors is your thing. Moved to Asheville and found the sense of place that Charlotte lacked and a better climate for me and fantastic scenery. A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway with dogwoods in bloom is beautiful! People very friendly here and there is a mix of old and new. Asheville still has a lot of its history intact. Be sure to at least visit, so much to do, worth your time! Hope you find your sweet spot.
If you consider history to be buildings then yes, Charlotte didn't preserve a lot. But history is much more than historic buildings, so to say that Charlotte has demolished its history is nonsense.
Why does there have to be anything unique about it to make it a good place to live?
There doesn't, but people usually don't want to live in Stepford, USA
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