Top 200 Most Influential USA Urban Areas (NOT City Proper)

[cdw1084]

Originally Posted by North 42

Wishful thinking, but Detroit still packs a hefty punch as a metro, and is still a global powerhouse in the automotive world. San Diego, Charlotte and Denver have nowhere near the importance of Detroit.

I wouldn't sell Charlotte so short because it's home to the 2nd largest banking industry in the U.S. Detroit may be more prominent, but Charlotte isn't a slouch.

[Landolakes90]

Originally Posted by Logicist027

Nice list. The only thing I don't agree with is Detroit. I know its still quite large for a metro area, but I think quality has to mean something. I would knock it down a couple spots. I definitely don't think it's better than Denver or San Diego. Personally I would put that and Baltimore below Charlotte. I know that sounds harsh but I think Charlotte is just better than Detroit now. (Despite the fact that Detroit is a much larger city

I think you must have this impression from a general lack of exposure. If all you have to go on is the 50 year old pop culture narrative of decline in Detroit proper you have a lack of understanding of the impact it still has globally. Detroit is ranked appropriately.

[leighland]

Northern Virginia. Not DC proper but in its MSA.