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It can happen. There are cities that were considered backwaters that are now booming with population. There are also cities that did the exact opposite(i.e. it was a populous urban mecca that has now declined). Which cities do you think will change?
And it doesn't even have to be from good to bad or bad to good, it could just be a complete change from what it is known as right now.
How about cities that many people still think are ****holes, even though perception always lags reality? I can name a pair in Pennsylvania that fit this description.
How about cities that many people still think are ****holes, even though perception always lags reality? I can name a pair in Pennsylvania that fit this description.
Well what are they and do you think that image could change?
Many cities change over time. I can only speak from experience on two of them.
Miami has become increasingly Latin in the last 3 decades and Raleigh has grown tremendously from its humble roots. Both cities/metros have seen tremendous growth in the past but Raleigh will see the fastest growth going forward. It's predicted to be the fastest growing metro over the next two decades. Frankly, I think the predictions are low. Raleigh has consistently grown faster than its predictions in the past and there's nothing out there to make me believe it will be any different going forward.
I think Miami will actually slowly shift toward becoming more domestic and less immigrant over time. Some of this will be due to many first generation Americans born to their immigrant families. You can see the cultural shift as the first generation Americans become more culturally distinct from their parents. Frankly, this isn't really that different from how other cities have grown in the past. I also see a lot of Ft. Lauderdale people moving back to Miami as congestion/traffic on commutes become unbearable. Also, Miami's price point is now enticing many back to MiamiDade County from Broward. Broward used to be the cheaper alternative. Now that incentive is all but gone.
Raleigh is exploding with growth. In the next 2 decades I expect it will become increasingly urban at its core as the current young generation forms different ideas about their ideal life that is different from their parents' generation. Like MiamiDade in FL, Wake County will emerge as the largest county in the state of NC (actually by the state's count, it already is). Also like MiamiDade, Wake will continue to grow as a multi-municipal county with no one city making up a simple majority of its population. Unlike MiamiDade though, Wake and Raleigh will continue to attract the highly educated and professionals that they have been attracting for decades. Success will breed success for some time to come. I expect that Raleigh will be reunited with Durham as on MSA soon as their split into two in 2003 makes sense to few. The reunited MSA will reach 2 million by mid decade (2015) and at least 2.5 million ten years later.
Minneapolis doesn't need to change it's image, we got the best hotdish in the world!
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried fine herbs, crushed
3 cups cubed cooked beef or lamb
1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables, cooked
1 8-ounce can small whole onions, drained
1/2 cup rose wine or beef broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups seasoned mashed potatoes
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk and fines herbes. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Stir in meat, vegetables, onions, wine, and pepper. Pour into a 2-quart casserole. Spoon mashed potatoes around the edge.
2. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese and bake about 10 minutes more or until mixture is bubbly and potatoes are brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Well what are they and do you think that image could change?
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Lots of people think they're both dumps when they really aren't. Both have made substantial quality-of-life improvements since 2000, and both have resurgent cities proper. I believe that by 2020, both will begin to get the respect they deserve.
Why is Baltimore left off every poll that isn't about "crime/worst city"? Next......
Then talk about it.
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