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I'm not saying it lacks any activities. It has plenty of activities. But in order for a city to impress me, it needs things like a rich history, identity, sense of self, etc. Something which I think Charlotte largely lacks.
I can understand that. I think that is due to you, like many people, aren't aware of the history of Charlotte nor the surrounding area. Charlotte definitely has history, the alleged Declaration of Mecklenburg predates the Declaration of Independence, and it was known as a hotbed for rebellion by Gen. Corwalis. The textiles industry were once supreme here. Many still stand but now transformed into condos such as the NoDa arts district and the Atherton mills in Southend.
If people took the time to explore Charlotte they would realize what they think it lacks, it really doesn't.
I can understand that. I think that is due to you, like many people, aren't aware of the history of Charlotte nor the surrounding area. Charlotte definitely has history, the alleged Declaration of Mecklenburg predates the Declaration of Independence, and it was known as a hotbed for rebellion by Gen. Corwalis. The textiles industry were once supreme here. Many still stand but now transformed into condos such as the NoDa arts district and the Atherton mills in Southend.
If people took the time to explore Charlotte they would realize what they think it lacks, it really doesn't.
Cincinnati has a much longer history as a large urban center though, and it has the neighborhood and architectural character that is reflective of such. That is the major difference between these two cites. Otherwise they seem pretty comparable in many other respects at this point in time.
You will not find neighborhoods like this in Charlotte.
Cincinnati has a much longer history as a large urban center though, and it has the neighborhood and architectural character that is reflective of such. That is the major difference between these two cites. Otherwise they seem pretty comparable in many other respects at this point in time.
You will not find neighborhoods like this in Charlotte.
Well, there is no argument there. Charlotte has become a large urban center since the 70s/80s but has been a significant NC city since the 1920s. Cincy is definitely denser, if you read my first post you would see I acknowledged this. Does Cincy have light rail? Just wondering. I'm not sure if Cincy has blended textiles mills, TOD, art galleries, and old mill communities into new urban districts. This is what happend in NoDa and Southend.
Man this is such a tough question. I like both cities and I could really live in either one but because of the economy I'll give it a SLIGHT edge to Charlotte.
Well, there is no argument there. Charlotte has become a large urban center since the 70s/80s but has been a significant NC city since the 1920s. Cincy is definitely denser, if you read my first post you would see I acknowledged this. Does Cincy have light rail? Just wondering. I'm not sure if Cincy has blended textiles mills, TOD, art galleries, and old mill communities into new urban districts. This is what happend in NoDa and Southend.
Well Cincy does not have light rail (or TOD obviously). That is a good point actually. As structurally dense as parts of Cincy are you think they would be pushing more for this. The other things you asked about Cincy definitely has. There are tons of older structures that are being reused. The Over the Rhine section comes to mind.
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Man this is such a tough question. I like both cities and I could really live in either one but because of the economy I'll give it a SLIGHT edge to Charlotte.
Actually, Charlotte's unemployment rate is a bit worse right now.
Well Cincy does not have light rail (or TOD obviously). That is a good point actually. As structurally dense as parts of Cincy are you think they would be pushing more for this. The other things you asked about Cincy definitely has. There are tons of older structures that are being reused. The Over the Rhine section comes to mind.
That's real neat. The two links I gave you, both areas were once textile mill commities which have transformed into unique Charlotte districts.
That's real neat. The two links I gave you, both areas were once textile mill commities which have transformed into unique Charlotte districts.
Yes, I have actually been to those places. Although I'm sure there is more to them now since it has been a few years. I did not realize what those areas were called at the time though.
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