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If I had to choose, I would go Indy. I like the feel of this metro...not too huge, not too small. Mild winter compared to those offered. Good freeway system, nice newer airport, pleasant downtown. Cost of living reasonable. Pro sports and close to major college sports.
I feel the same about Milwaukee. I think it offers alot and the development is sustainable. The streetcar will be good for the area.
no, KC easily has the best winters of the 4. Not even close.
KC wins this pretty easily with Milwaukee 2nd.
As someone from KC, I think it is honestly 3/4 on here. Milwaukee takes 1 easily, Indy I think beats out KC by just a bit, I just really like the downtown in Indianapolis. KC's downtown is just kind of boring and bland. I go down quite a lot and the best part is river market and crown center area. Financial district is fine. I think the crossroads are overrated. The advantage KC has is the plaza area (Nelson/Shopping etc..) I love my old hometown and we have some pretty great amenities but our downtown lacks and that is personally my number 1 factor in judging a city. Omaha's downtown is close to being better than KC's.
As someone from KC, I think it is honestly 3/4 on here. Milwaukee takes 1 easily, Indy I think beats out KC by just a bit, I just really like the downtown in Indianapolis. KC's downtown is just kind of boring and bland. I go down quite a lot and the best part is river market and crown center area. Financial district is fine. I think the crossroads are overrated. The advantage KC has is the plaza area (Nelson/Shopping etc..) I love my old hometown and we have some pretty great amenities but our downtown lacks and that is personally my number 1 factor in judging a city. Omaha's downtown is close to being better than KC's.
Over 6500 new residential units being built in downtown KC over the last 3 years would disagree with you.
The fact that you like Indy's downtown over KC's tells me about your personal preferences.
It's as bland and cookie-cutter as can be.
IMO the only things Milwaukee's downtown has over KC is the lakefront and the Bucks [NBA].
Outside of that, KC's downtown is far more dynamic and growing twice as fast in new residents.
Milwaukee's downtown has nothing even similar to KC's live music [jazz] scene and Crossroads Art District. I think KC has caught up to and passed Milwaukee and the next 10 years will prove KC's downtown to be one of the most dynamic in the country.
Over 6500 new residential units being built in downtown KC over the last 3 years would disagree with you.
The fact that you like Indy's downtown over KC's tells me about your personal preferences.
It's as bland and cookie-cutter as can be.
IMO the only things Milwaukee's downtown has over KC is the lakefront and the Bucks [NBA].
Outside of that, KC's downtown is far more dynamic and growing twice as fast in new residents.
Milwaukee's downtown has nothing even similar to KC's live music [jazz] scene and Crossroads Art District. I think KC has caught up to and passed Milwaukee and the next 10 years will prove KC's downtown to be one of the most dynamic in the country.
I don't think you know Milwaukee very well. One thing KC certainly doesn't have, is Summerfest. Also, you can't minimize the Bucks and the lakefront.....two HUGE advantages. Also, Milwaukee has a pretty cool riverfront...
no, KC easily has the best winters of the 4. Not even close.
KC wins this pretty easily with Milwaukee 2nd.
No, KC has the most annoying winters- windy, constantly changeable, not cold enough for any winter sports, too dry. Omaha is not much better. Great Lakes cities have better proximity to 'reasonable' Midwest ski areas, and areas Up North that have deep snow cover with plenty of outdoor recreation all winter long. You can't do much of anything outside in the colder months in the Lower Midwest and Upper South.
No, KC has the most annoying winters- windy, constantly changeable, not cold enough for any winter sports, too dry. Omaha is not much better. Great Lakes cities have better proximity to 'reasonable' Midwest ski areas, and areas Up North that have deep snow cover with plenty of outdoor recreation all winter long. You can't do much of anything outside in the colder months in the Lower Midwest and Upper South.
True. I live in northeast TN. Much like central IN, December-February is basically too wet/soggy for much outdoor activity. We get a bit more of a break in the border months of November and March, but even those may be too wet and soggy for a lot of things.
True. I live in northeast TN. Much like central IN, December-February is basically too wet/soggy for much outdoor activity. We get a bit more of a break in the border months of November and March, but even those may be too wet and soggy for a lot of things.
Agreed. I don't prefer to tackle trails when the weather is ridiculously wet with muddy soils during winter. I prefer snow over rain as trails Up North are much nicer with crisp air. The best winter photography I ever took was up in Vilas County, WI in February with lower level lighting.
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