Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I'm sorry it didn't go in paragraph form! I'm not sure what happened but I thought the same thing after it was posted. Also, I hope this doesn't turn into a "transplants ruined our city" forum. That's not what I intended. Just trying to gain some insight to the explosive growth.
Thanks.
I don't think transplants have ruined the area. On the contrary. They've made it refreshingly diverse.
I do think there are potential infrastructure issues, though.
From what you described, it sounds like you'd enjoy the Triangle as it is now.
If I had my crystal ball, I could give you a better answer, of course.
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Thank you everybody for such quick and helpful responses. All input is appreciated, especially from people who have some knowledge of MN. It's nice to have something for reference/comparison. Does anybody know the projected overall growth?
I am in the same boat I suppose. My family and I have decided to move to the triangle area, and although most responses have been positive there have been a couple about transplants ruining our city" non-sense. I mean if no one moved to the triangle, there wouldn't be much of a population right? Which also helps keep the economy going? It's not that big or populated. So, not sure why some have to complain and moan. I lived in Phx, Az (metro) where it went from 1.3 million to 4.5 million. And it's still rapidly expanding. So... what's the problem if a family wants to bring their kids up in your community, that should be a compliment for your city.
To your comment about not much of a population if ppl didn't move here - I am a transplant, and to be honest, when I moved here, they were doing fine without me I am not sure, after all the growth we've seen here, that residents look at folks wanting to move as a compliment. Conversely, you will find that overall, folks have no issue with folks moving here. The issue they have is with their quality of life - longer commute and crowded schools in SOME areas.
Back to the OP, every time any city or town makes the "The Best town for {{insert here}}", you can expect an influx of transplants looking for something better (this is very individual). Growth seemed to slow here in 2009 - 2010 and in the past year, growth has been explosive. While I do not have a crystal ball, I'm betting this growth continues for a while which certainly impacts on the infrastructure.
That being said, we love it here and would not go back to the northeast.
It seems there are some growing pains, but hopefully they can be worked through. I suppose current residents feel the growth is great to extend, but at some point there needs to be some control and management. That is what my family is trying to figure out--if this move is worth it or if we are moving to a place where the over-growth has already decreased the quality of life (overcrowded, questionable schools, traffic, etc). The link to WakeupWakecounty gave some great (and grim) info. Thanks everybody for your thoughts.
WakeUpWake is a political action group. There's been so many changes to this area since the economy began improving (2012) that any data from 2010 is pretty invalid.
When we had a significant drought 4 years ago, there were water-rationing measures & days. We haven't had widespread reports of water quality issues (ie, "don't drink the municipal water!").
It seems there are some growing pains, but hopefully they can be worked through. I suppose current residents feel the growth is great to extend, but at some point there needs to be some control and management. That is what my family is trying to figure out--if this move is worth it or if we are moving to a place where the over-growth has already decreased the quality of life (overcrowded, questionable schools, traffic, etc). The link to WakeupWakecounty gave some great (and grim) info. Thanks everybody for your thoughts.
With the current morons in power, we will most likely never get the following to make growth manageable.
1. Rail transit
2. Impact fees and prepayment for infrastructure
3. Retaining good teachers with respect and proper funding.
Think we are past the point of discussion. Now it's damage control or look to leave if you don't like recent developments.
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I am not sure, after all the growth we've seen here, that residents look at folks wanting to move as a compliment. Conversely, you will find that overall, folks have no issue with folks moving here. The issue they have is with their quality of life - longer commute and crowded schools in SOME areas.
