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In terms of larger cities, I'd say: Raleigh and Austin. Because of their intense popularity, and solid job markets, they'll likely transform into next-generation top 10 cities.
Then, of course, there are the smaller cities that are just now being "discovered". Places like Charleston, SC and Albuquerque, NM. In the next decade or so, they'll likely become much more noteable cities.
In terms of larger cities, I'd say: Raleigh and Austin. Because of their intense popularity, and solid job markets, they'll likely transform into next-generation top 10 cities.
Then, of course, there are the smaller cities that are just now being "discovered". Places like Charleston, SC and Albuquerque, NM. In the next decade or so, they'll likely become much more noteable cities.
Raleigh and Austin? Top ten? I think that would be a pretty difficult task for these two cities.
As far as transformations go, just about every city in the US with sprawl will probably see its suburbs becoming deserted due to rising fuel costs, and hopefully a more "green" lifestyle.
Raleigh and Austin? Top ten? I think that would be a pretty difficult task for these two cities.
Not as replacements of the current top 10, but at closer to the same level. Judging by their growth rates, I would say that it's a possibility in the future.
Raleigh is already starting to look like a mini Atlanta in some ways. And Austin is becoming more of a big-shot like Houston and Dallas.
I've heard some speculation that Chicago will be the next big city. Not in terms of population or growth, but in terms of the zeitgeist.
Consider the following:
1. Chicago might win the 2016 Olympics--big building boom, new infrastructure, big media push, global showcase for the city.
2. Chicagoan Barack Obama might be President--not to get too political here, but were he to win...Chicago would be "in vogue" in the same way Texas was from when Bush was elected until he became unpopular.
Omaha's skyline is changing dramtically. Our skyline will be adding two new skyscrapers for sure soon, we have a very powerful job market, we could get a Hyatt Regency, we are getting a new stadium for the CWS, we are getting a very nice pedestrian bridge across the Missouri River, and our zoo will be expanding a lot from Roosenblatt's old land. Our newspaper said by 2028 that our metro would be around 2 million, I'm not sure if that includes Lincoln though.
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As far as skylines go, Miami hands down. As far as population, cities like Phoenix etc.
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