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That's a tough one. I picked Other because there's probably a city that's more similar to Raleigh than any of the ones listed. Richmond, VA is the first one that comes to mind.
Geography: Greensboro
Culture/History: Other (Richmond)
Economy: Charlotte
Size/Growth: Other
Politics: Northern VA
Raleigh has the research triangle which sets it apart from a lot of cities. High earning, well educated professionals in a beautiful geographical setting of rolling hills and green.
Raleigh does not feel as large as Nashville, Charlotte or Austin, but I'd say Greensboro is the most similar feeling-wise and vibe-wise to Raleigh--at least right now.
In 10 years I think Raleigh will come a long way with development. But as of now, it still pales in comparison to major top 50 cities in the US.
That's a tough one. I picked Other because there's probably a city that's more similar to Raleigh than any of the ones listed. Richmond, VA is the first one that comes to mind.
You think Richmond is the most similar city in the country to Raleigh?
Geography: Greensboro
Culture/History: Other (Richmond)
Economy: Charlotte
Size/Growth: Other
Politics: Northern VA
Raleigh has the research triangle which sets it apart from a lot of cities. High earning, well educated professionals in a beautiful geographical setting of rolling hills and green.
Raleigh does not feel as large as Nashville, Charlotte or Austin, but I'd say Greensboro is the most similar feeling-wise and vibe-wise to Raleigh--at least right now.
In 10 years I think Raleigh will come a long way with development. But as of now, it still pales in comparison to major top 50 cities in the US.
Man, if you posted this in the NC Forum, all heck would break loose from the Triangle people
Man, if you posted this in the NC Forum, all heck would break loose from the Triangle people
Haha, oh I bet.
Folks are big on Raleigh's status as a city right now. It's a hot economic, job-creating area and is attracting tons of well educated folks. Great quality of life in the region in a good geographic spot with good, mostly mild weather year-round.
But, it's got a lot of growing to do to be considered a "big city." I've visited a couple times (2018/2019), and it had a super great quality of life vibe to it, and lots to do.
But downtown felt like a city the size of Knoxville, TN or Lexington, KY--it's just not quite there yet to be on par with a Charlotte, or a Nashville, or even a Birmingham.
I know there's a ton of developments going on, or in planning, which will increase its size and overall vibrancy, but this will take some time. I think by 2030/2035 or so, it will have grown much larger downtown and overall prominence-wise, as a city.
Folks are big on Raleigh's status as a city right now. It's a hot economic, job-creating area and is attracting tons of well educated folks. Great quality of life in the region in a good geographic spot with good, mostly mild weather year-round.
But, it's got a lot of growing to do to be considered a "big city." I've visited a couple times (2018/2019), and it had a super great quality of life vibe to it, and lots to do.
But downtown felt like a city the size of Knoxville, TN or Lexington, KY--it's just not quite there yet to be on par with a Charlotte, or a Nashville, or even a Birmingham.
I know there's a ton of developments going on, or in planning, which will increase its size and overall vibrancy, but this will take some time. I think by 2030/2035 or so, it will have grown much larger downtown and overall prominence-wise, as a city.
I'm from the Triangle, and I agree completely. Downtown Raleigh has improved, but it's not there yet. Compared to Charlotte, Nashville, and even Richmond, downtown Raleigh is quite small.
Part of the problem is that the growth in the Triangle has primarily been concentrated in the outer suburbs, areas such as west Cary, Apex, Clayton, etc. These areas have boomed faster than downtown Raleigh, and downtown Durham is even smaller. That seems to be changing, though. I've noticed more apartment complexes popping up near downtown.
I like how in some places, the only difference between downtown Columbia and downtown Raleigh is seemingly that the former has wider streets and palmetto trees.
I like how in some places, the only difference between downtown Columbia and downtown Raleigh is seemingly that the former has wider streets and palmetto trees.
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