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The most populated cities in North Carolina all have one thing in common, they all lack rivers. To me this affects the quality of life. Furthermore, most medium and large size U.S. cities have a least one river. Has anyone else notice this among the Piedmont cities (Charlotte, Raliegh, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem). Do you feel that the lack of rivers affect the quality of life or cause the cities to be less unique?
I was surprised at how undeveloped and uncared for the river frontage is in Asheville. It's still all industrial; some still in operation though some has been abandoned; most of it strewn with litter and boarded up buildings...I suppose it's just a matter of time before this area is transformed.
The most populated cities in North Carolina all have one thing in common, they all lack rivers. To me this affects the quality of life. Furthermore, most medium and large size U.S. cities have a least one river. Has anyone else notice this among the Piedmont cities (Charlotte, Raliegh, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem). Do you feel that the lack of rivers affect the quality of life or cause the cities to be less unique?
I never even thought about it. How would that affect our quality of life though? I can't imagine what a river could offer that a lake couldn't as far as recreation goes - and as far as the transportation value that isn't even an issue today.
I never even thought about it. How would that affect our quality of life though? I can't imagine what a river could offer that a lake couldn't as far as recreation goes - and as far as the transportation value that isn't even an issue today.
Lakes are usually on the outskirts of a city, while many rivers go through the heart of them. Plus, rivers usually bring the community together in many ways.
Yes, I love seeing river fronts in some of the major cities in America. But to say that that alone lowers the quality of life is a bit of a streatch for me. To each his own, I guess. The Charlotte are has Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, and the Raleigh area has Falls Lake and Lake Jordan. These lakes are very beautiful and offers much more water recreation than a river alone. These lakes are accessable to all residents of those metro areas to enjoy.
The Asheville and Wilmington the biggest cities in the future? This is not the 1700's and our economies aren't based in such a way. Charlotte (650,000) and Raleigh (320,000) are much larger than Wilmington (100,000) and Asheville (74,000) and have much higher growth rates.
Yes, I love seeing river fronts in some of the major cities in America. But to say that that alone lowers the quality of life is a bit of a streatch for me. To each his own, I guess. The Charlotte are has Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, and the Raleigh area has Falls Lake and Lake Jordan. These lakes are very beautiful and offers much more water recreation than a river alone. These lakes are accessable to all residents of those metro areas to enjoy.
The Asheville and Wilmington the biggest cities in the future? This is not the 1700's and our economies aren't based in such a way. Charlotte (650,000) and Raleigh (320,000) are much larger than Wilmington (100,000) and Asheville (74,000) and have much higher growth rates.
Yeah, I agree. River, no river. Makes no difference to me. I like rivers. They're pretty to look at. But that's about it for me.
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I can't imagine what a river could offer that a lake couldn't as far as recreation goes - and as far as the transportation value that isn't even an issue today.
