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It possesses all of the things you mention, just on a smaller scale that matches the population. The three major Universities help tremendously, and Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill have growing, nice Downtowns. Raleigh in particular is undergoing a transformation in its core. They punch above their weight in air service as well. The RTP was started in the 50's, and the Triangle has been attracting Tech successfully ever since. Even if they don't snag Apple, the area will continue to flourish.
The triangle doesn’t have all of the things that big cities have. It doesn’t have ballet, top museums, or theater. And what it does have isn’t that great.
I agree that it’s flourishing and will continue to do so regardless of whether or not they attract Apple. But I don’t think that people move there for access to big city amenities unless they’re from Mayberry.
The triangle doesn’t have all of the things that big cities have. It doesn’t have ballet, top museums, or theater. And what it does have isn’t that great.
I agree that it’s flourishing and will continue to do so regardless of whether or not they attract Apple. But I don’t think that people move there for access to big city amenities unless they’re from Mayberry.
It doesn't have ballet? uh...yes it does. It doesn't have theater? uh....yes it does. "Top" museums? Well, that's subjective, so I am not going to get into a pissing match about that one, but the Triangle has plenty of really nice museums.
The triangle doesn’t have all of the things that big cities have. It doesn’t have ballet, top museums, or theater. And what it does have isn’t that great.
I agree that it’s flourishing and will continue to do so regardless of whether or not they attract Apple. But I don’t think that people move there for access to big city amenities unless they’re from Mayberry.
The Triangle also has plenty of museums. A museum doesn't have to be a "top" museum, however defined, so be a great museum. As the home of the state's capital city and great universities, there's certainly no shortage of really good museums in the Triangle.
The Triangle also has plenty of museums. A museum doesn't have to be a "top" museum, however defined, so be a great museum. As the home of the state's capital city and great universities, there's certainly no shortage of really good museums in the Triangle.
So your going to try to equate the amenities around Duke and UNC and NC State to a tier 1 American metropolis?
That may not dissuade Apple from choosing Raleigh, but come on.
So your going to try to equate the amenities around Duke and UNC and NC State to a tier 1 American metropolis?
That may not dissuade Apple from choosing Raleigh, but come on.
You know better. Somebody said the Triangle didn't have ballet, theater, etc AT ALL and I was merely correcting him (and I also included city-based ballet and theater companies unaffiliated with area universities). It's one thing to say that the Triangle doesn't have amenities on the level of a top 5 metro but that's not what was being argued; he was essentially implying that the Triangle is Mayberry with no cultural amenities of note.
I don't know if people are truly that ignorant about the Triangle or what but this is getting ridiculous.
You know better. Somebody said the Triangle didn't have ballet, theater, etc AT ALL and I was merely correcting him (and I also included city-based ballet and theater companies unaffiliated with area universities). It's one thing to say that the Triangle doesn't have amenities on the level of a top 5 metro but that's not what was being argued; he was essentially implying that the Triangle is Mayberry with no cultural amenities of note.
I don't know if people are truly that ignorant about the Triangle or what but this is getting ridiculous.
The Triangle has many comedy clubs and nightlife has gotten so much better within even the past 5-10 years. The museums here are top notch and better than any city I know of within comparable size/stature . I could go on an on, but Raleigh does not lack for amenities unless one is claiming it's a top 5-10 metro, which no one is.
Right, both metros are on the same level. People just do not want to see NC successful.
Now you're going to the opposite extreme. NoVA is nearly twice as large as the Triangle so no they aren't "on the same level." The Triangle isn't Mayberry but it's also not part of a top 10 metro area either.
Lord this is getting exhausting...
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