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What do you guys think of this list? I didn't think Indianpolis should be on the list. Its interesting that this actual site participated in this study, they mention City-Data....
I HATE those slideshows...so annoying. So to save any else the trouble, here is there list.
Detroit, MI
Flint, MI
St Louis, MI
Cleveland, OH
Birmingham, AL
Jackson, MS
Little Rock, AR
Stockton, CA
Dayton, OH
Memphis, TN
New Haven, CT
Baltimore, MD
Milwaukee, WI
Springfield, MA
Buffalo, NY
Fresno, CA
New Orleans, LA
Indianapolis, IN
Chattanooga, TN
Oakland, CA
Sorry CNBC, I had to move back to Oakland--it was too boring in the suburbs.
Last edited by JMT; 04-12-2011 at 08:44 PM..
Reason: Cleveland is in Ohio, not Michigan.
I figured that Detroit would be on the list, and for good reason. People outside of Michigan may not know this, but Detroit is actually having a bit of a rebirth, or at least the downtown and midtown areas are. Businesses are moving back into the city, gorgeous lofts are being created from old brick buildings loaded with character, and the Woodward Corridor (section along Woodward Ave. which is a major artery linking Detroit to its affluent suburbs) has gotten a total facelift. Starbucks on Woodward...ten years ago no one would have dreamed of it, but now its the hip, hot place to be, along with downtown, Corktown, Indian Village, and other gems that give Detroit its unique flavor. Detroit has tons of amenities that no amount of money can buy; relatively close proximity to powerhouse cities like Chicago and New York, waterway access to anywhere, a massively abundant supply of water, and architecture from the city's golden age that would take your breath away. Detroit certainly has its problems, no one could deny that, but there is so much potential there it isn't funny, and people are starting to sit up and take notice. I'm excited to see what's ahead for the Motor City!
I HATE those slideshows...so annoying. So to save any else the trouble, here is there list.
Detroit, MI
Flint, MI
St Louis, MI
Cleveland, MI
Birmingham, AL
Jackson, MS
Little Rock, AR
Stockton, CA
Dayton, OH
Memphis, TN
New Haven, CT
Baltimore, MD
Milwaukee, WI
Springfield, MA
Buffalo, NY
Fresno, CA
New Orleans, LA
Indianapolis, IN
Chattanooga, TN
Oakland, CA
Sorry CNBC, I had to move back to Oakland--it was too boring in the suburbs.
LOL!! Thank you, I know what you mean. I think they put these things in slide shows like this just to get more page views (helps with ads).
Yes, these city slide shows are basically devoid of any true merit ... there are thousands of people who would never consider living anywhere other than cities such as Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo or Birmingham.
People should realize, that what had once drawn the masses to these aforementioned cities could still very much be a magnet or a reason to stay.
Speaking from my own personal experiences, I have lived in some very up and coming, and highly visible cities over the years ( Columbus, Charlotte, Los Angeles and Denver ) ... and yet, I have chosen to return to Cleveland ... one of America's most unfairly maligned cities. It wasn't just my family roots that brought me "home", it was the longing to be back here ... to relish the wide and astounding level of arts and other cultural accompaniments that are a dominant force in this city ... and these very elements were those that remained unmatched in the other cities that I had once resided in.
There are people who love their cities, no matter what the rest of the world thinks ... I'm proud to be one of these individuals.
Although I will admit I am partial, I think Oakland is seriously underrated. There are tons of great restaurants in every cuisine and price point. Lots of great neighborhoods and friendly people. Tons of greenspace and natural beauty. Interesting architecture. Very accessible via car and transit. All the buzzwords. And of course it is centrally located in the Bay Area.
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