Will San Diego become a 4th tier city if Chargers move? (San Jose: real estate, pros and cons)

[durf]

Yes, San Jose's downtown is world class and walk around more to see it for yourself. The area is small and compact. Everything is there in just a few block area. No more furthest discussion on this since this is my final stand. If you're not convinced visit it!

[windnsea00]

Originally Posted by durf

Yes, San Jose's downtown is world class and walk around more to see it for yourself. The area is small and compact. Everything is there in just a few block area. No more furthest discussion on this since this is my final stand. If you're not convinced visit it!

Well I guess then downtown SD is world class by that measure

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by UrbanDecay

I was just wondering if people will consider San Diego to be a 4th tier city once the Chargers move. That would put us on par with cities like Omaha, Oklahoma City, etc... I'm not saying that major sports teams are the only indicator of what tier a city falls in, but if the Chargers move, it certainly seems like a step in the opposite direction.

IMO no. It may not be on the LA SF level but it's certainly above Oklahoma City and Omaha even without any sports teams. It will remain at the Seattle level I think. SD is a tourist destination, Omaha is not.

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by UrbanDecay

No.. the only real thing we have is the weather, but the weather alone can't make a city great. The infrastructure, sports teams, transportation, history, arts, etc... is what makes a city great. Even the weather is subjective, so besides the weather, what does San Diego have that makes it a greater city than lower tiered cities?

But I do think if the Chargers do in fact leave, we will be on the same level as places like Omaha and St. Louis. Regardless if you are a fan of the Chargers or even football, it will be a major blow to the city.

I agree with you for the most part, SD does tend to think a bit higher of itself than it should but it's still one or two levels above the cities you mentioned for the reasons I mentioned.

[UrbanDecay]

Originally Posted by durf

Yes, San Jose's downtown is world class and walk around more to see it for yourself. The area is small and compact. Everything is there in just a few block area. No more furthest discussion on this since this is my final stand. If you're not convinced visit it!

I think you need to look up the definition of "world class".

[Losfrisco]

Originally Posted by Gentoo

I agree with you for the most part, SD does tend to think a bit higher of itself than it should but it's still one or two levels above the cities you mentioned for the reasons I mentioned.

Ask yourself this question, "What would San Diego have going for it if not for its coastal location?"

The answer, I think, leaves little doubt as to where SD stands.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Originally Posted by Losfrisco

Ask yourself this question, "What would San Diego have going for it if not for its coastal location?"

The answer, I think, leaves little doubt as to where SD stands.

Or Denver, or Portland, or NY or.........insert City here.

[Gentoo]

Originally Posted by Losfrisco

Ask yourself this question, "What would San Diego have going for it if not for its coastal location?"

The answer, I think, leaves little doubt as to where SD stands.

I thought we were comparing SD as it is, not if it were in some other location. It wouldn't be SD then. The fact is, BECAUSE IT IS in a coastal location puts it above Omaha and Ok. City, period.

[Losfrisco]

Originally Posted by Gentoo

I thought we were comparing SD as it is, not if it were in some other location. It wouldn't be SD then. The fact is, BECAUSE IT IS in a coastal location puts it above Omaha and Ok. City, period.

Yeah thats my point. Location is a freebie, its a given, no one creates it.

[UrbanDecay]

Originally Posted by Losfrisco

Ask yourself this question, "What would San Diego have going for it if not for its coastal location?"

The answer, I think, leaves little doubt as to where SD stands.

The answer is the weather, but that is strictly dependent on the location.