What smaller cities have a chance to outshine the larger city in their state? (rates, largest)

[nortonguy]

Originally Posted by ckzona

Some of your comparisons are so far off i can't take this seriously

Which ones?????

[adavi215]

Originally Posted by nortonguy

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Augusta/Savannah - Atlanta
Tampa - Miami
Knoxville/Chattanooga - Nashville/Memphis
Austin/Forth Worth - Houston/Dallas
Columbus/Akron - Cincinnati/Cleveland
Durham/Greensboro - Charlotte/Raleigh
Sacramento/San Diego - LA/San Francisco
Huntsville - Birmingham
Lexington - Louisvlle
Pittsburgh - Philly
Tucson - Phoenix

I see Huntsville as overtaking Bham, maybe 10-20 years from now. Everything else, maybe next century. Especially Greensboro overtaking Charlotte or Raleigh. If you're talking about cities, I seriously doubt that EVER happening. If you're going by metros, the Triad has a slim possibility of overtaking theTriangle. The Triad is transforming to new industries, it's old ones of textiles, furniture, and tobacco are definitely struggling. It has some new higher ed research facilities, and its airport is expanding. But still, the Triad is a great area.

[Akhenaton06]

Originally Posted by adavi215

I see Huntsville as overtaking Bham, maybe 10-20 years from now.

Oh nah, it will take a bit longer than that. Huntsville's metro is less than 500K, Birmingham's is over a million. I'm not sure how far Huntsville will be able to go with mainly government/government-dependent businesses driving the economy, particularly in the absence of a really good university, but it's certainly doing well for itself now.

[toredyvik]

NYC aside, I think Rochester is overtaking Buffalo as the #1 of the upstate cities. Its economy is larger already, its population is catching up (i.e. shrinking at a slower rate), and it has a more stable/educated workforce.

[Ben Around]

Originally Posted by Kid Cann

Never. Rapid City is a pretty middle-of-the-road tourist destination. Sioux Falls however is one of the fastest growing cities in America. And it's lax banking rules and regulations allow for companies to locate there, thus having a large employment pool.

I'm looking for Sioux Falls to take over Des Moines

I'd agree with the first part, but not about Des Moines.

[Ben Around]

Originally Posted by Blackbeauty212

the term "Outshine" needs to be better defined for one thing...

the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia

Pittsburgh and Philly are equal as far as the attention they get from the state as a whole....neither one gets more than the other...because rural PA hates them both....

Neither one has the type influence over PA the way NYC has over NY or Boston has over MA....

Philadelphia also has the problem of being overshadowed by NYC and DC it so it doesnt get that much more (if any) exposure than Pittsburgh national...Also Philadephia needs a friggin mayor that cares more about Philly than just friggin Center City...Seriously...Philly's border dont stop at the rivers or Washington and Spring Garden...Philadelphia also needs to get its Crime problem under control if its ever to be taken seriously.

Pittsburgh - Doesn't have the crime problem, or the overshadowed problem....its problem is its past reputation...People still associate the city with the 1950's - 1980's which couldnt be further from the truth of present day Pittsburgh...Pittsburgh is Very Underrated so much so it makes it hard for the Burgh...

And ironically, Pgh. had a worse reputation when it was twice the size it is now! Kinda flies in the face of what many of the mine's-bigger-than-yours posters post in this forum!

[rnc2mbfl]

Originally Posted by adavi215

I see Huntsville as overtaking Bham, maybe 10-20 years from now. Everything else, maybe next century. Especially Greensboro overtaking Charlotte or Raleigh. If you're talking about cities, I seriously doubt that EVER happening. If you're going by metros, the Triad has a slim possibility of overtaking theTriangle. The Triad is transforming to new industries, it's old ones of textiles, furniture, and tobacco are definitely struggling. It has some new higher ed research facilities, and its airport is expanding. But still, the Triad is a great area.

The Triad is never again going to be as large as the Triangle. The Triangle is growing far more rapidly and it's already larger than the Triad. Frankly, there's a better chance that the Triangle will surpass Charlotte before the Triad catches the Triangle. If the Triangle starts to officially (per the Census) add surrounding counties like Charlotte did, that possibility really does exist. However, no individual city in NC will ever pass Charlotte. The land area amassed by Charlotte has assured that.

[GLS2010]

Orlando and Tampa are neck and neck, and honestly as of right now, I can see the I-4 corridor in central FL b/w Tampa and Orlando beating out the I-95 corridor of south FL when it comes to economy, population, amenities, etc.

[adavi215]

Originally Posted by rnc2mbfl

The Triad is never again going to be as large as the Triangle. The Triangle is growing far more rapidly and it's already larger than the Triad. Frankly, there's a better chance that the Triangle will surpass Charlotte before the Triad catches the Triangle. If the Triangle starts to officially (per the Census) add surrounding counties like Charlotte did, that possibility really does exist. However, no individual city in NC will ever pass Charlotte. The land area amassed by Charlotte has assured that.

Well, I did say a slim chance. The Triad and Triangle are closer in population than Charlotte MSA and Triangle. They (Triangle and Triad) are definitely closer than Charlotte CSA and Triangle. I agree with your post.

[DANNYY]

Economically Jacksonville will become a major economic driving force for Florida. Port activity has been increasing and its taking full advantage of new industries coming in. They have a bright future.