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Winston is different and I mean that in a good way. I really can't think of a city to compare it to. But there definitely are parallels between Durham and Winston-Salem. Both have a history in tobacco and both are focusing on innovation. Both even have similar towers modeled after the Empire State Building that were turned into upscale hotels. But Winston-Salem has a bigger city vibe than Durham.
Winston is different and I mean that in a good way. I really can't think of a city to compare it to. But there definitely are parallels between Durham and Winston-Salem. Both have a history in tobacco and both are focusing on innovation. Both even have similar towers modeled after the Empire State Building that were turned into upscale hotels. But Winston-Salem has a bigger city vibe than Durham.
This is all nice and I think comparing Winston to Durham is flattering. I like Durham a lot. One tiny thing, though: the Reynolds Building wasn’t modeled after the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building was modeled after the Reynolds Building.
Winston is different and I mean that in a good way. I really can't think of a city to compare it to. But there definitely are parallels between Durham and Winston-Salem. Both have a history in tobacco and both are focusing on innovation. Both even have similar towers modeled after the Empire State Building that were turned into upscale hotels. But Winston-Salem has a bigger city vibe than Durham.
I also think the presence of major teaching hospitals (Duke and Wake Forest Baptist) and the economy built around each are another similarity. I think it's a toss up as far as which has a bigger city vibe. Winston-Salem definitely has a bigger city vibe because of the downtown (although Durham's is growing pretty rapidly now). In some ways, Durham's suburban areas feel bigger to me, but it's not a dramatic difference. It's partially because of the faster growth around Durham, particularly headed towards Cary and RTP. Winston-Salem's suburban growth feels more moderated.
I also think the presence of major teaching hospitals (Duke and Wake Forest Baptist) and the economy built around each are another similarity. I think it's a toss up as far as which has a bigger city vibe. Winston-Salem definitely has a bigger city vibe because of the downtown (although Durham's is growing pretty rapidly now). In some ways, Durham's suburban areas feel bigger to me, but it's not a dramatic difference. It's partially because of the faster growth around Durham, particularly headed towards Cary and RTP. Winston-Salem's suburban growth feels more moderated.
I agree. Durham's suburbs feel bigger while Winston-Salem's downtown feels bigger. Both cities are also known for their architectural preservation.
Interesting topic! My wife and I have considered moving to Winston Salem but a couple things have turned me off. 1) It seems like the crime rate is soaring high right now 2) We own a cleaning business and it seems there are tons of these kind of businesses in Forsyth County. Can someone tell me why Winston is a good place to live?
The crime rate in Winston is the lowest in the triad, someone’s getting killed almost everyday in Greensboro and High Point.The seeds of change has taken root and the turnaround in downtown is starting to see some spillover to other areas in the city. You shouldn’t have any problems with your cleaning business because companies are outsourcing cleaning every day. You guys would love Winston especially compared to 5-10yrs ago.
I don’t mean there’s a resemblance. I mean the same architect designed them—William Lamb of Shreve, Lamb & Harmon— and he reportedly designed the ESB in two weeks by using the Reynolds Building plans as a basis and scaling up. There are plenty of other Art Deco towers that bear a resemblance, but the Reynolds Building and the Empire State Building share DNA.
The story goes that for many years, the ESB staff sent a Fathers Day cats to the Reynolds Building staff. Not sure if that still happens (or if it ever did.) but there is a close connection.
Interesting topic! My wife and I have considered moving to Winston Salem but a couple things have turned me off. 1) It seems like the crime rate is soaring high right now 2) We own a cleaning business and it seems there are tons of these kind of businesses in Forsyth County. Can someone tell me why Winston is a good place to live?
I had no idea that the crime rate is "soaring high". Where have you seen this data? W-S certainly has its rougher areas (as do 100% of the metropolitan areas in the U.S.), but I don't think the overall crime rate is abnormally high.
I run the accounting department for a construction company, and I get a LOT of calls from cleaning services wanted our business. I'm thinking there may be a glut of them, but I have no statistical data to base that on.
I love the Triad for the climate, topography, easy commute, decent shopping and dining. It's fairly convenient to the beaches and the mountains.
The story goes that for many years, the ESB staff sent a Fathers Day cats to the Reynolds Building staff...
Fathers Day cats sound wonderful! We should seriously consider starting this as a tradition!
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Relocating to Winston?
