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When driving I-85, It's hard to deny the connectivity of these 3 counties. If one doesn't notice the county signs, they may not know when they've crossed into the next county; other than things get more urban when you get into the Greenville section. Add into the fact that Greenville's suburbs spills into both counties, then things are overlapping. I thought this would be something fun to discuss, not that it matters or would change anything locally. So, what are the chances of this changing back to the old designation? I don't know. These places no doubt are connected though. Happy Labor Day Weekend folks!
When driving I-85, It's hard to deny the connectivity of these 3 counties. If one doesn't notice the county signs, they may not know when they've crossed into the next county; other than things get more urban when you get into the Greenville section. Add into the fact that Greenville's suburbs spills into both counties, then things are overlapping. I thought this would be something fun to discuss, not that it matters or would change anything locally. So, what are the chances of this changing back to the old designation? I don't know. These places no doubt are connected though. Happy Labor Day Weekend folks!
I disagree; I don't think you really get a sense of it at all. One reason for this is the major commercial centers of Spartanburg and Anderson don't really have a presence along I-85, so there's much less development along the interstate in those two counties. You only really get a sense that there's a "there" there in Spartanburg County when you get to BMW and the airport, and by that time you might as well already be in Greenville County. And the only thing worth mentioning along I-85 in Anderson County is the Hilton Garden Inn. The connectivity of the counties is more palpable along local roads, not I-85 IMO.
If the criteria for commuting rates is unchanged, I'm not sure if they'll be one metro again or not. It would be possible if cross-commuting between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in particular jumped up; otherwise, Spartanburg County has enough jobs within its borders, already being home to the largest single jobs center of the region (which seems to keep expanding), to probably remain a separate MSA. Anderson County is probably more dependent on Greenville County for jobs so you could see Greenville and Anderson possibly becoming a single MSA first without Spartanburg.
I disagree; I don't think you really get a sense of it at all. One reason for this is the major commercial centers of Spartanburg and Anderson don't really have a presence along I-85, so there's much less development along the interstate in those two counties. You only really get a sense that there's a "there" there in Spartanburg County when you get to BMW and the airport, and by that time you might as well already be in Greenville County. And the only thing worth mentioning along I-85 in Anderson County is the Hilton Garden Inn. The connectivity of the counties is more palpable along local roads, not I-85 IMO.
If the criteria for commuting rates is unchanged, I'm not sure if they'll be one metro again or not. It would be possible if cross-commuting between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in particular jumped up; otherwise, Spartanburg County has enough jobs within its borders, already being home to the largest single jobs center of the region (which seems to keep expanding), to probably remain a separate MSA. Anderson County is probably more dependent on Greenville County for jobs so you could see Greenville and Anderson possibly becoming a single MSA first without Spartanburg.
Ok, that's understandable. Not sure about Spartanburg having more jobs though, unless you are just saying that BMW employs more people than any single employer. There are lots of companies in Greenville in comparison. I thought Greenville Hospital Systems was the largest employer of the region, but I haven't checked lately though. So don't hold me to that.
Ok, that's understandable. Not sure about Spartanburg having more jobs though, unless you are just saying that BMW employs more people than any single employer. There are lots of companies in Greenville in comparison. I thought Greenville Hospital Systems was the largest employer of the region, but I haven't checked lately though. So don't hold me to that.
I didn't say Spartanburg County had more jobs than Greenville, but that it's home to the largest single jobs center in the region (BMW). GHS is scattered across different campuses/locations.
I didn't say Spartanburg County had more jobs than Greenville, but that it's home to the largest single jobs center in the region (BMW). GHS is scattered across different campuses/locations.
That's what I figured you were saying. Does it matter that GHS is scattered? It's still all in one county isn't it?
No not arguing, just didn't want to get bogged down in a minor detail. Sorry if I came across like that.
No problem brother. I think you mean BMW has the most employees on one single site. I'm inclined to agree with that. Sometimes it's difficult to read into the meaning of a post on here.
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