What metro is the most comparable to Northern Virginia? (places, population, people)
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The only thing I think is comparable between the two is that it's similarly fragmented. Cambridge/Somerville is a somewhat similar comp. to Arlington/Alexandria in that you have a large central business district within walking distance (across some bridges) of the principal city's core, and several other major clusters nearby; but is a separate entity entirely.
But I'd agree, weird to include Boston and not include Philly.
The only thing I can think of my OP didn't include PHL and included BOS was the recent waves of development and glassy appearance in a lot of parts, both are polished metros of the Northeast.
I voted Atlanta, but then I saw Raleigh-Durham, which is a really good comparison. I have a friend from Dallas-Ft Worth who said that that area has a similar feel to NOVA, but I'm not familiar with the area. So I'm going Atlanta and Raleigh.
This is what I was thinking. Santa Clara Valley/South Bay. Not for the topography or weather; but for the dynamic, which feels similar to me, especially in terms of the edge cities. Like if you combined that with portions of the Atlanta metro.
Im surprised by the amount of people referring NNJ.
NNJ and NOVA did not develop around the same time.
NNJ grew mostly in the early 60s - 80s.
Most of its housing stock reflects this cycle.
Real Estate has reached a level there, that these single story small homes built in the 50s/60s are being torn down for newer high end construction.
NOVA really started growing in the 80s - 2000s.
I would say NOVA and Atlanta are most definitely the most alike for suburban character.
NNJ and Nova Are both post war and developed/developing similarly. Both are heavily dense suburban with urban and rural pockets. Trains, outside a central large city . I see Atlanta too especially in looks. But NNJ mad Nova have more comparisons to draw
NNJ and Nova Are both post war and developed/developing similarly. Both are heavily dense suburban with urban and rural pockets. Trains, outside a central large city . I see Atlanta too especially in looks. But NNJ mad Nova have more comparisons to draw
Eh not really. NOVA has seen most of its significant growth post 2000.
NNJ was well established prior to then. NNJ has many "rail car" suburbs from the 50s.
NOVA did not have any real transit until the late 70s. And its expansion with transit is only recent from 2010.
So not really comparable at all.
I use to live in DC and I have family in NNJ. They feel nothing alike on any level.
Share with me the Wallington, NJ version of NOVA and we can have a discussion.
Or the Hoboken of NOVA? There is nothing like that. NOVA didn't really start its boom until the year 2000 in terms of development.
Atlanta, and it's not even close for the other options.
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