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Nashville is already a second-tier "it" city. If you don't want to or can't afford to do Portland, Seattle, Denver, or Austin, Nashville is a good alternative.
I would say Louisville, New Orleans, and Richmond can also be added to that list. Omaha is on its way though it isn't quite there yet.
I think the red-headed stepchild of the Texas Triangle, San Antonio also has potential.
It seems to me that most "it" cities attract yuppies/Millenials in droves and cater to that demographic above all others. Plus Atlanta will continue to have outsized pull for Blacks and that doesn't go along with being an "it" city.
I agree. Atlanta attracts people from all generations and demographics. The cultural attractions, business climate, etc. reaches far beyond the millenial/yuppie/hipster demographics. In fact, I would say Atlanta really doesn't make much of an effort to cater to the latter demographic. I just don't feel the entitled/idealistic vibe I get with some of the previous mentioned cities. May be I am missing something.
I agree. Atlanta attracts people from all generations and demographics. The cultural attractions, business climate, etc. reaches far beyond the millenial/yuppie/hipster demographics. In fact, I would say Atlanta really doesn't make much of an effort to cater to the latter demographic. I just don't feel the entitled/idealistic vibe I get with some of the previous mentioned cities. May be I am missing something.
Louisville has the most potential imo. However, like Nashville, the state holds it back from being something truly great in terms of progressive attributes. The lack of mass transit, tensions between the rural/urban communities (politics), and crime may hinder both cities' potential in the future. Louisville, however, has all of the ingredients to be the next "it" city.
I think NYC and Atlanta are very different in terms of who they attract though.
NYC: Attracts yuppies and other young "strivers" (including people in the arts, if they can afford it). Also attracts international immigrants. Does not attract domestic migrants without a college degree.
Atlanta: Attracts a ton of domestic migrants, particularly of color these days. Attracts people across the educational spectrum. Also attracts international immigrants, albeit to a lesser degree than NYC.
I do believe, one of the next two "it" cities will be predominantly black. Richmond, New Orleans and Baltimore are strong contenders.
I suppose we'll see. That's all I'll say about that.
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