Cities that are evolving with a revitalized city centre (live, population, Atlanta)
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I thought this would be an interesting thread ... with this particular thread "pertaining solely to the revitalization of downtown areas or the city centre" of once thriving cities. Especially those cities that have suffered from de-industrialization, and have sustained the severe throes of population losses.
There's a long list of such cities that have seen a flurry of mass redevelopment and new development moving in, transforming these once decaying corridors that have suffered the ravages of neglect for far too long.
Several years ago, in Cleveland, the monumental "Euclid Ave Corridor Project" began, thus resulting in a complete and uplifting transformation of this cities "Main Street" ... stretching from Public Square in the heart of the city centre, all the way out to the renowned University Circle district ... itself, a haven of world renowned healthcare and revered museums.
Within the first two years of this huge project, an astounding $4.3 BILLION in new investments was brought into Cleveland ... quite
an impressive sum of money for a city that many had "written off" as dead many years ago.
So, let's all FOCUS ON THE CITY CENTRE and the DOWNTOWNS of other US cities.
Provide pictures, links and commentaries on these other cities ... it's refreshing to see NEW LIFE bringing renewed vitality to many of these once dormant downtown areas.
It doesn't have to just evolve around major cities like Cleveland, Detroit or Philadelphia ... this thread could also encompass medium sized cities such as Fresno or Stockton in California ... really any city that has seen a major revitalization in it's city core.
I look forward to reading more about the renaissance that is occuring in your cities central core.
I'll start with a few videos / links that demonstrate the AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS that are forever changing the face of Cleveland's city centre ...
Most of them... I don't know why you only included Rust Belt cities. Unless you meant declining cities or hard-hit by the economy? In that case, I say Cleveland does make a pretty good case. Pittsburgh too
Dallas has really impressed me with some of the major projects that have helped to revitalize the city centre, especially after dusk ... bringing or keeping people downtown after the end of normal business hours.
Denver has not seen the level of neglect that I was referring to ... I was thinking more of really hard hit cities such as Detroit, Buffalo and even Fresno ...
Still, I once lived in Denver, and their city centre is amazing ... full of vitality, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues.
I said "any city" that has seen a renaissance of it's core or city centre ... even using Stockton and Fresno in California as examples ...
Yes I know I didn't read correctly the first time, sorry. I said Cleveland is looking pretty good right now. Come to think of it, Baltimore is not so bad either.
Yes I know I didn't read correctly the first time, sorry. I said Cleveland is looking pretty good right now. Come to think of it, Baltimore is not so bad either.
Yes, Baltimore is making strides forward, as are cities like St. Louis and even Detroit ...
There are sections of Detroit's city centre that are beginning to experience alot of re-investment ... luxury lofts and businesses are
starting to fill once vacant landmark towers.
Some good cities on this list. Though smaller, I'd say Providence is a good one in this category too. The change there in the past 10-15 years is amazing.
Location: Cleveland bound with MPLS in the rear-view
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LA, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Oakland, Seattle, Austin, Denver, and Atlanta
Seattle, Denver, and Austin never experienced a downfall, and hence don't really apply here. The way I read the OP's post, I feel that we're talking about cities that were once prominant, but were then hit hard at one point or another, and are now revitalizing again.
Seattle, Denver, and Austin never experienced a downfall, and hence don't really apply here. The way I read the OP's post, I feel that we're talking about cities that were once prominant, but were then hit hard at one point or another, and are now revitalizing again.
West 336, you are correct. I don't see Dallas, Austin or Denver as examples that can or should be included in this conversation.
None of the aforementioned cities really fit the established criteria of this thread.
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