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Honestly John, a person living in Charlotte today could say the same thing about Columbus if they ever had to move there. Especially if that person lived 30 floors up in Charlotte and walked to his/her office uptown (as well as NBA and NFL games).
With that said, just say that you prefer Columbus over Charlotte because it is YOUR home and leave it at that. The urban argument would be a strong one if we were talking about Baltimore vs Charlotte. But Columbus vs Charlotte? Child please!!! Outside of downtown and High Street, Columbus is an overgrown truck stop just like Charlotte. Let's keep it real my dude. This is a "Truthful Journey" thread, is it not?
Let's keep it real my dude? lol. Columbus has far more traditional urban neighborhoods.
IMHO...over time..I'd say Columbus...I think Charlotte has had it's "heyday".
What makes you say that? Because we're in the middle of a recession and Charlotte got hit a little harder than other cities because of our large banking industry? That hardly means our "heyday" is over.
It was a truly beautiful day in Columbus ... Spring is most definitely in the air!
I've been observing the ongoing construction of the brand new "Columbus Commons" park in the city centre. There is much anticipation and media coverage of this project ... and of many others across this city.
It's great to be "home" in Columbus!
Here's a link to a video that pertains to a community wide "visioning project" for the city.
It pertains to Columbus and the progress we will have made by the year 2015.
Enjoy -
^Speaking of great news, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is on its 50 day push until grand opening. This will be a spark in the tourist industry for Charlotte. We just opened up most of the facilities in the Wells-Fargo (Wachovia really) cultural campus. Despite the recession, there is still quite a bit of construction going on uptown as well as in several sub-divisions in housing.
Day number two of SPRING has been so incredibly beautiful, I couldn't resist another visit to the promenade area @ North Bank Commons Park, along the tranquil and scenic banks of the Scioto River. Here are more views the enchanting river front commons area that is a popular destination for city centre office workers and adjacent residents.
"Columbus still amazes me for a wide variety of reasons" ... It's such a vibrant and energetic city, that also maintains a remarkable degree of cleanliness that is not often found in most other large cities.
It's truly a beautiful city and is still vastly underrated by those who are still not familar with the many assets retained here.
IMHO...over time..I'd say Columbus...I think Charlotte has had it's "heyday".
Inappropriate comment removed by moderator . NOT EVERYONE, BTW. I've worked extensively in Columbus over the past few years, and have lived in Charlotte for 5 years, and from what I have seen and experienced, there is no comparison other than population. It would be dishonest to claim otherwise. Sure, Columbus is rich in history, culture, etc., but Charlotte is quickly progressing ahead of Columbus in many areas (business, culture, airport, etc). It is laughable to think that Charlotte's "hey day" is over. It is even funnier that this thread has lasted 19 pages. Columbus is great in it's own ways, but Charlotte will ultimately leave Columbus in it's dust. Let's face it, Charlotte, as is true in many Southern metros, is new school. Columbus, well.......
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Charlotte's Job economy isn't anywhere near as diverse as COlumbus. I know many people in Charlotte who are having a difficult time finding work because of the heavily dominated finacial industry. Charlotte does have better weather and maybe more of a household name due to its professional sports presence. However as a whole Columbus is much stronger.
How unfortunate that people are uncomfortable with the truth concerning the viable simalarities that "do" exist between Columbus and Charlotte ... and the simalarities do not only pertain to population figures.
"PeytonC", is entitled to his skewed opinions, no matter how inconsistent with the facts they may be.
Columbus will "NOT" be left in Charlottes dust, this I am certain about. There is more progress and prosperity occuring in Columbus than many outside this region are ultimately aware of.
This has been and will continue to be a viable and a spirited comparison of two cities that share much in common.
"PeytonC" was very much on the mark regarding Columbus' advantage with cultural offerings and historical significance ...
Columbus is also a much more traditional city due to it's age ... many more traditional and well established residential areas, excellent infrastructure ... and being the capital city certainly has not hurt this cities abilities to expand and attract more prosperity. I lived in Charlotte, it's a lovely city ... but it definitely has some "catching up to Columbus" to accomplish in many regards.
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How unfortunate that people are uncomfortable with the truth concerning the viable simalarities that "do" exist between Columbus and Charlotte ... and the simalarities do not only pertain to population figures.
"PeytonC", is entitled to his skewed opinions, no matter how inconsistent with the facts they may be.
Columbus will "NOT" be left in Charlottes dust, this I am certain about. There is more progress and prosperity occuring in Columbus than many outside this region are ultimately aware of.
This has been and will continue to be a viable and a spirited comparison of two cities that share much in common.
"PeytonC" was very much on the mark regarding Columbus' advantage with cultural offerings and historical significance ...
Columbus is also a much more traditional city due to it's age ... many more traditional and well established residential areas, excellent infrastructure ... and being the capital city certainly has not hurt this cities abilities to expand and attract more prosperity. I lived in Charlotte, it's a lovely city ... but it definitely has some "catching up to Columbus" to accomplish in many regards.
What catching up does Charlotte need to do with Columbus? It's GDP is higher, as well as per capita income I believe?
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Outside of downtown and High Street, Columbus is an overgrown truck stop just like Charlotte. Let's keep it real my dude. This is a "Truthful Journey" thread, is it not?
Spring In Columbus ... Day 2
