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The Seaport went from a bunch of parking lots to a bustling, modern neighborhood in the span of 10 years. The area around Fenway Park too. I haven’t seen many developments in other northeastern cities as impressive or speedy as those. Assembly Square is another place that saw big, quick change and Union is rapidly following suit.
Though, you are right that the outer suburbs are often frozen in time. Guess that’s a big differentiator re Boston v Atlanta.
Long Island City? Downtown Brooklyn (2000s)?, the Wharf and NoMa in Dc (more sunbelt style development/not the northeast).
Boston is strong for the northeast for sure but compared to a lot of places it’s kinda meh. And the suburbs are pathetic in terms of growth.
Probably Philly, both are similar in size, both have wide spread skylines, both have prominent GDPs, and both have prominent cultural identity. However, if we’re speaking about a dominant city in comparison to Atlanta’s influence in the Southeast then I don’t think Atlanta has a relatable city. Chicago and NYC are dominant in their regional spheres like Atlanta, but Atlanta isn’t close to either city when it comes to prominence.
DC is another similar size city, but DC doesn’t really have a comparable skyline. DC however is more dense, but from a low-rise to an infill perspective.
Probably Philly, both are similar in size, both have wide spread skylines, both have prominent GDPs, and both have prominent cultural identity. However, if we’re speaking about a dominant city in comparison to Atlanta’s influence in the Southeast then I don’t think Atlanta has a relatable city. Chicago and NYC are dominant in their regional spheres like Atlanta, but Atlanta isn’t close to either city when it comes to prominence.
DC is another similar size city, but DC doesn’t really have a comparable skyline. DC however is more dense, but from a low-rise to an infill perspective.
Yeah I use to live in Atlanta and I really don't see the Philly similarities. Even with the culture aspect. Atlanta definitely has a ton of culture. I think more culture than people give it credit for but it also has some corporate "generic" spaces well within the city limit that isn't so locally prominent. Compared to Philly that seems heavily prominent when it comes to cultural identity.
Although Philly has a very prominent role in the Northeast, it doesn't absolutely dominate the northeast like Atlanta dominates it's region. The more appropriate answer is NYC or Chicago.
Although Philly has a very prominent role in the Northeast, it doesn't absolutely dominate the northeast like Atlanta dominates it's region. The more appropriate answer is NYC or Chicago.
I'd go with Chicago. Similar regional dominance and similar relatively low global importance. I wouldn't use NYC because it's a global city.
As a Patriots fan, I'd say Seattle and the Malcolm Butler goal line interception is most like Atlanta.
I'd go with Chicago. Similar regional dominance and similar relatively low global importance. I wouldn't use NYC because it's a global city.
As a Patriots fan, I'd say Seattle and the Malcolm Butler goal line interception is most like Atlanta.
As a Seahawks and Falcons fan, I remember feeling equally upset during both Superbowls. I was like who is Malcom Butler? I remember it as Russell Wilson's pick, on 2nd and short to the goal. I was like WHY!?
Anyhow Seattle and Atlanta have a lot more similarities than they'd want to admit. Both are about the same size metros and city proper areas. They both have one airport. Their downtown areas look similar as well as the other neighborhoods. They both have lots of hilly terrain and lush green tree canopy. Although the demographics are almost inverted when you look at the black and Asian populations, Seattle still has a black community while Atlanta has an Asian community. Sure Seattle is doing more to expand the it's transportation, but then again so is DC which has been leading this poll, and a lot of mentions to Boston in this thread.
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