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I don't understand why people want DC to be like NYC. There are SO many places that fit the desires of the OP. In fact, you could draw a circle from Georgetown across to U Street / Adams Morgan / Dupont Circle and all that area, and you'd be hard pressed to find a more vibrant urban area in the entire country filled with people from all over the world and all the amenities you could need.
The great charm of DC is that you have a very, professional, highly educated population driving a high energy professional culture, mixed with a city design that is more relaxed and open (with a lot more green space) but still very urban and vibrant.
For my money, I'd take what DC is anyday over what Manhattan is. But, that's just me.
I agree that DC is not really too much like NYC. However, if when you said NYC you meant vibrant with a lot going on, then yes, it's very similar. DC is very fast-paced with a ton of culture, restaurants, night life, parks, etc. It's just that it has a different feel than NYC. Just as good, but in a different way.
My sister lives in Manhatten, and yes, I didn't necessarily mean the high rises, just the culture, the vibe and the walkablity of Manhatten. Along with the subway, NYC is fantastic, you can go and catch a concert, have great dinner, have almost anything delived and yet down the street is Central Park where the dog can run and have a good time.
I do think I will like DC with the museums, the monuments and the metro. I am really looking forward to not having to drive everywhere, to walk out my door, go down the street and hit a farmers market or grab a bite, etc.
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I am really looking forward to not having to drive everywhere, to walk out my door, go down the street and hit a farmers market or grab a bite, etc.
If that's what you're looking for, then DC will be great for you. I have a car, but I only use it for work and grocery shopping. Most don't even need one for work. I just need it because my job(fireman) is located in the worst neighborhood in the city and my shift starts before the Metro does.
I think that the parks in the city are great as well. Rock Creek Park is huge and very nice, but there are also smaller parks scattered all around the city. Even the traffic circles are mini parks.
The best part of DC is that it's getting better. Most large cities are in trouble due to the economy. DC is not at all. It's amazing how fast this city is growing.
DC is a very urban and walkable city. But it is nothing like NYC. But DC is a GREAT place to live and work especially without a car. But there are many spots that during rush hour and mid day give you a NYC feel with the congestion on the streets and sidewalks. However many of these places which I think feel like NYC slow down and empty out by 6-7pm and than it feels very empty and quiet. Thats when you have places like Georgetown, Adams Morgan and U Street take over. DC is great in its own way. I think it is a little quiet at night. But I was used to Miami for so many years but besides for that DC is great and it is a great day time city MON-SUN.
The only two places in the US which come close to reminding me of NYC (Manhattan) Are Chicago during the day and Miami Beach at night and even those two cities don't come close to the same feel.
The best part of DC is that it's getting better. Most large cities are in trouble due to the economy. DC is not at all. It's amazing how fast this city is growing.
I know right? its awesome to watch.
My bet is on this recession lasting 20 years with DC being the only island of economic solidarity and that by the time we get out of the recession the DC metro area will be the biggest in the country and all of our suburbs will be dense, walkable environments. Oh and the metro will have like twice as many stations. And the nats will suddenly rule.
My bet is on this recession lasting 20 years with DC being the only island of economic solidarity and that by the time we get out of the recession the DC metro area will be the biggest in the country and all of our suburbs will be dense, walkable environments. Oh and the metro will have like twice as many stations. And the nats will suddenly rule.
What thinkest thou, people of the forum?
Well I certainly hope DC doesn't become the biggest city in the country. That'd be too much. Dense walkable environments are nice but around here they're so unaffordable. I'm all for the Nats actually not sucking.
Can DC get any denser? With the height restriction on buildings that I have heard about and looking at maps, it seems like DC doesn't really have anywhere to grow.
I was going to add that I didn't know what you meant by nats, I was thinking Natives--but now I know you mean Nationals! Whoops!
Can DC get any denser? With the height restriction on buildings that I have heard about and looking at maps, it seems like DC doesn't really have anywhere to grow.
Near southeast (by the ballpark) and southwest waterfront, NoMa, near northeast, Anacostia peninsula (Poplar Point)...lots of opportunities still. One of the benefits of the height restriction is that it has driven development out to places where perhaps it might not otherwise go.
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