Clayton the next up and coming area?

[toodie]

I remember reading a long time ago (years and years) a demographic study of cities in the US, and how growth developed from those cities. It said that in more percentages of cities, the growth patterns tended to be to the southwest of the cities. Don't know the logic behind it but I remember thinking it was an interesting read.

I think that where a person works in relation to where they live is bound to affect their decision now with gas prices and road congestion here being a factor.

If I didn't have to drive far, I find Clayton to be a charming small town, and so is Fuquay. So either one would suit me just fine. Don't like the drive on I-40, though into Raleigh from Clayton; nor do I like the drive from Fuquay to Raleigh.

So it depends on where you have to travel. I would strongly recommend doing a trial run during rush hour or whatever time of day you'll be driving, to experience the real deal. I remember how doing that changed my mind pronto.

Best,
toodie

[MikeNC29]

Originally Posted by goat1of2

When gas goes above 5.00/gallon I don't think any of these outlying areas will be "booming"! Unless there's some kind of industrial development planned so people can work where they live....

BINGO...thankfully gas is finally becoming expensive enough to make people think about their choice of car, commute, and driving habits.

[Francois]

Driving through Clayton, I get more of an "open" feeling and I feel that the shops and strip shops are more spread out.

Not if it keeps growing at 400% a year!