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This is a fun thread topic, but tough to pin down!
Culture: I like the friendliness of cities like Minneapolis, Southern Hospitality of places like Atlanta, the blue-collar-ness and down-to-Earth vibe of Rust Belt cities like Chicago, Cleveland, or NYC, and the liberalness and outdoorsiness of places like SF, Denver, or Seattle.
Weather: This is hard! I like 4 seasons, but obviously prefer 70 and sunny to 0 and clouds. Ideal for me would be SF/LA weather 6 months of the year (spring/fall); hotter/more humid summers for swimming, but not too hot, like Chicago, NYC, Philly, Detroit, or even Minneapolis; and colder winters with average highs hovering near the freezing mark to allow ice/snow to stick around for 3 months, like Chicago, Boston, Detroit, or the milder Minneapolis winters. I like moisture/humidity vs. dryness, but am not a fan of oppressive humidity (i.e. dewpoints above 70 when the air temp is over 85).
Scenery/Geography: I like the outdoors, and would like at least one mountain to play with, lakes or rivers aplenty, a large beach (can be a lake or ocean, but ocean would be ideal), and lots of greenery/trees that doesn't choke out your lawn with overgrowth. Cities that have some/all of these amenities might include Seattle or Portland.
Demographics/Vibe: I prefer cultural, racial, socioeconomic diversity, and find places like LA, Chicago, NY, etc. ideal in that regard. I also prefer urban, fast-paced environments with sustainable development and infrastructure with ease of access and transit. Those 3 cities all also make the cut, but I could add Boston, Philly, DC to that mix, plus many neighborhoods in Midwest/Northeast/West Coast cities.
I need to check out Columbus. Can you describe the younger hoods for me?
In my opinion the core neighborhoods of Central Columbus are a great place to live if you're an educated young professional and want urban amenities but with Midwest prices/accessibility.
Short North-Very mix-used neighborhood/center of Columbus's surprisingly large LGBT scene, art galleries, boutique shopping, bars, hotels, condos, parks, all in a relatively dense and highly walkable corridor. Sandwiched between downtown and The University District.
Italian Village- More edgy industrial vibe with excellent breweries and new restaurants emerging. The Jeffery Park development is massive and they are basically building an entirely new urban neighborhood. Welcome to Jeffrey Park
Victorian Village/Harrison West As the name suggests there are a lot of ornate beautiful Victorian style homes in this area. It's very close to Ohio State's campus so it is popular with medical and law students. Upscale and very progressive/tolerant area.
Grandview A streetcar suburb, Grandview avenue is a very walkable strip with a lot of really good restaurants, bars and local shops. It basically a less frenetic/smaller version of The Short North and feels a little more laidback. Great highway access, close to Short North, Downtown, campus. Grandview Yard is a large mix-used development that seems about half-way done.
Arena District Immediate access to Columbus Bluejackets games, Columbus Clippers games and large concerts at Nationwide arena as well as The North Market. Lots of lively bars and restaurants. It's aesthetic is a lot red brick condos and office buildings.
Topography and weather of Los Angeles and Phoenix
Beaches of Long Island
Vibe and food of New York
People of Ohio/Indiana
Politics of Oklahoma City/Phoenix
COL of Fargo, ND
Topography and weather of Los Angeles and Phoenix
Beaches of Long Island
Vibe and food of New York
People of Ohio/Indiana
Politics of Oklahoma City/Phoenix
COL of Fargo, ND
In my opinion the core neighborhoods of Central Columbus are a great place to live if you're an educated young professional and want urban amenities but with Midwest prices/accessibility.
Short North-Very mix-used neighborhood/center of Columbus's surprisingly large LGBT scene, art galleries, boutique shopping, bars, hotels, condos, parks, all in a relatively dense and highly walkable corridor. Sandwiched between downtown and The University District.
Italian Village- More edgy industrial vibe with excellent breweries and new restaurants emerging. The Jeffery Park development is massive and they are basically building an entirely new urban neighborhood. Welcome to Jeffrey Park
Victorian Village/Harrison West As the name suggests there are a lot of ornate beautiful Victorian style homes in this area. It's very close to Ohio State's campus so it is popular with medical and law students. Upscale and very progressive/tolerant area.
Grandview A streetcar suburb, Grandview avenue is a very walkable strip with a lot of really good restaurants, bars and local shops. It basically a less frenetic/smaller version of The Short North and feels a little more laidback. Great highway access, close to Short North, Downtown, campus. Grandview Yard is a large mix-used development that seems about half-way done.
Arena District Immediate access to Columbus Bluejackets games, Columbus Clippers games and large concerts at Nationwide arena as well as The North Market. Lots of lively bars and restaurants. It's aesthetic is a lot red brick condos and office buildings.
The crisp air, weather, mountain back drops of Denver.
The beaches and cuisine of LA Vibe of Seattle
People of the midwest
COL of Wichita, Kansas
To be continued.....
The two I've bolded seem to be a bit contradictory.
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