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I'd say bright. Still experiencing job growth and low crime rate. Lincoln NB?
Bright, as the college(U of Nebraska) does very well for this city. And in EVERY decade and Census from 1950 to present(2020), there has been over 10% growth in the population each Census. The population growth from the 2000 Census(17.5% increase vs. 1990) has declined very slightly for the 2020 Census(13.6% increase vs. 2010), but I have no doubt Lincoln is doing well as a city.
Bright, as the college(U of Nebraska) does very well for this city. And in EVERY decade and Census from 1950 to present(2020), there has been over 10% growth in the population each Census. The population growth from the 2000 Census(17.5% increase vs. 1990) has declined very slightly for the 2020 Census(13.6% increase vs. 2010), but I have no doubt Lincoln is doing well as a city.
Sioux Falls, SD
Bright. Sioux Falls has diversified its economy and recently landed an Amazon facility. The city is an important regional economic generator.
Bright. Sioux Falls has diversified its economy and recently landed an Amazon facility. The city is an important regional economic generator.
Chattanooga, TN
Bright. While I’ve only been through the city, I understand it’s an attractive housing market for young adults and a top logistics hub for the South. Also one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Still affordable, a good downtown, absolutely beautiful natural setting. I also think as Atlanta becomes overcrowded and more expensive, Chattanooga will continue to benefit.
Super Bright. It's performance has been absolutely amazing over the past 60 years in terms of growth, and its truly emerged as an Alpha World City, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Certainly in a different league of "Bright" than jjbradleynyc stated about Chicago.
Maybe we should add the "Super Bright" category to offset the standard "Bright", which indicates a solid performance, but not enough to really make a difference as a truly up and coming city. IMO cities like Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Scranton, Little Rock, Independence MO, and Milwaukee are doing decently, but its more of a 30 Watt Bright than a 100 Watt Bright like a Chattanooga, Charleston SC, Nashville, Jacksonville, or Huntsville. You have to separate the A's from the B's.
Super Bright. It's performance has been absolutely amazing over the past 60 years in terms of growth, and its truly emerged as an Alpha World City, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Certainly in a different league of "Bright" than jjbradleynyc stated about Chicago.
Maybe we should add the "Super Bright" category to offset the standard "Bright", which indicates a solid performance, but not enough to really make a difference as a truly up and coming city. IMO cities like Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Scranton, Little Rock, Independence MO, and Milwaukee are doing decently, but its more of a 30 Watt Bright than a 100 Watt Bright like a Chattanooga, Charleston SC, Nashville, Jacksonville, or Huntsville. You have to separate the A's from the B's.
Youngstown, OH
You really think Jacksonville is doing that extremely good? I always had the impression Jacksonville wasn't doing bad in recent years for at least getting some growth, but I wouldn't say Jax is quite growing as fast as say Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Austin, etc.
Anyway on to the current one of Youngstown. It's a city that has suffered a lot of economic decline due to factories leaving, but I hope this city can turn it around. It does have a notable public college(Youngstown State), so that isn't bad. I'd lean against saying bright for now, and that it leans more towards bleak unfortunately. Since to me, I'm rooting for cities like this to make a comeback.
You really think Jacksonville is doing that extremely good? I always had the impression Jacksonville wasn't doing bad in recent years for at least getting some growth, but I wouldn't say Jax is quite growing as fast as say Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Austin, etc.
Anyway on to the current one of Youngstown. It's a city that has suffered a lot of economic decline due to factories leaving, but I hope this city can turn it around. It does have a notable public college(Youngstown State), so that isn't bad. I'd lean against saying bright for now, and that it leans more towards bleak unfortunately. Since to me, I'm rooting for cities like this to make a comeback.
Florence, AL
Growth Rates by metros mentioned:
Austin +33.04%
Nashville +20.86%
Jacksonville +19.34%
Huntsville +17.75%
Chattanooga +6.53%
I assume you've never really checked the growth figures for Jacksonville. Perhaps an impression made given the hyperbole that sometimes surrounds it. Chattanooga seems to be the outlier in that group. Was surprised to hear it mentioned actually.
I'd say the Future for Florence AL could be bright given the steps AL is taking to position itself. Time will tell.
Growth Rates by metros mentioned:
Austin +33.04%
Nashville +20.86%
Jacksonville +19.34%
Huntsville +17.75%
Chattanooga +6.53%
I assume you've never really checked the growth figures for Jacksonville. Perhaps an impression made given the hyperbole that sometimes surrounds it. Chattanooga seems to be the outlier in that group. Was surprised to hear it mentioned actually.
I'd say the Future for Florence AL could be bright given the steps AL is taking to position itself. Time will tell.
Lexington Kentucky.
Bright! The city has the fastest growing suburbs in the state of KY. It is an important regional destination for its quality healthcare and shopping facilities. The city has grown and has really capitalized on its research institutions.
Bright! The city has the fastest growing suburbs in the state of KY. It is an important regional destination for its quality healthcare and shopping facilities. The city has grown and has really capitalized on its research institutions.
Park City, UT
Bright. Continued success during the ski season and it's close proximity to the SLC area. Augusta ME?
Bright. Continued success during the ski season and it's close proximity to the SLC area. Augusta ME?
Neither Bright Nor Bleak, I'd say Average, But since that's not a Option, I'd just Say Bright since it's (Augusta) a State Capital, and Maine is a physically beautiful state especially along the coast
Fort Worth Texas? on it's own, Without Arlington or Dallas
Neither Bright Nor Bleak, I'd say Average, But since that's not a Option, I'd just Say Bright since it's (Augusta) a State Capital, and Maine is a physically beautiful state especially along the coast
Fort Worth Texas? on it's own, Without Arlington or Dallas
Very bright. Ft. Worth is more welcoming than Dallas and affordable. I like the smaller city vibe and youthful energy. The city is growing fast. Ft. Worth is attracting new tech jobs.
Toledo, OH
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