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"Greensboro's got an airport and a complete urban loop as well as a ballpark and a PAC"....So what??? HOW do any of these things make GREENSBORO more relevant and important to the state than the cities other than #1 or #2? That was the OP's question. Most of the other leading cities have those same things. Your post doesn't really make an argument. Maybe in your reality it does.
Furthermore, the last that I recall, the airport was formally named Piedmont Triad International airport, which means that it's the region's airport, not just Greensboro's.
You think I'm going to argue with you? About THIS? What is it the kids say, LOL?
Many cities have those things and more. So your point is? I'm not following the logic as it relates to population or ranking. Unfortunately, that airport, "complete urban loop," ballpark, and PAC have not propelled Greensboro to grow as fast or faster than #1, #2, nor #4.
I don't think Greensboro is in any danger of being surpassed by Winston. Because while Winston is growing slightly faster, it isn't growing at such a rate that it'll imminently jump Greensboro in population. Additionally, as already mentioned most of the premier entertainment venues of the region are in Greensboro; Greensboro has the livelier downtown and city core. Winston isn't a real threat...
Durham though, is. I'd vote that even as Durham leaps Greensboro soon, Greensboro being the primary city of Carolina's third largest metropolis, is more important than being the secondary city of Carolina's second largest region, but even with that opinion I think it's close and it isn't like I can't be swayed...
I think a major debate for me centers on the group of Asheville, Fayetteville, and Wilmington. Fayetteville by far is the largest city by city population of the three, but also has the smallest metro. At the same time I think Fayetteville's reach throughout SENC is comparable to that of Wilmington's in the same region, and Asheville's in Western Carolina. Yet, the two smaller cities are clearly stronger magnets of tourism with a broader economic and education base, and both probably mean more to the political infrastructure of NC than Fayetteville...
I see all three as a step behind Winston, though I personally prefer Fayetteville over all 3. But Winston is just a larger, more well-rounded city than either...
So I think 3 and 4 with Durm and Gso are debatable, and 6-8 between Avl, Fay, and Wilmington are debatable..
I don't think Greensboro is in any danger of being surpassed by Winston. Because while Winston is growing slightly faster, it isn't growing at such a rate that it'll imminently jump Greensboro in population. Additionally, as already mentioned most of the premier entertainment venues of the region are in Greensboro; Greensboro has the livelier downtown and city core. Winston isn't a real threat...
Durham though, is. I'd vote that even as Durham leaps Greensboro soon, Greensboro being the primary city of Carolina's third largest metropolis, is more important than being the secondary city of Carolina's second largest region, but even with that opinion I think it's close and it isn't like I can't be swayed...
I think a major debate for me centers on the group of Asheville, Fayetteville, and Wilmington. Fayetteville by far is the largest city by city population of the three, but also has the smallest metro. At the same time I think Fayetteville's reach throughout SENC is comparable to that of Wilmington's in the same region, and Asheville's in Western Carolina. Yet, the two smaller cities are clearly stronger magnets of tourism with a broader economic and education base, and both probably mean more to the political infrastructure of NC than Fayetteville...
I see all three as a step behind Winston, though I personally prefer Fayetteville over all 3. But Winston is just a larger, more well-rounded city than either...
So I think 3 and 4 with Durm and Gso are debatable, and 6-8 between Avl, Fay, and Wilmington are debatable..
Downtown Greensboro SUCKS. Winston's core is much more vibrant than Greensboro's. Compare the number of apartments being built in downtown Winston versus Greensboro over the past decade.
In terms of relevance and importance to the state? You can measure "importance" and "relevance" by a number of factors that matter to you; for me it's a combination of economy, cultural weight, influence on the state, etc...
I think there's unanimous agreement that Charlotte and Raleigh are the Top 2 cities here, so feel free to exclude them if you choose. This thread doesn't need to be a debate about whichever is #1 to you, though. Those are the Top 2 in whatever order...
So what about the rest? I reserve the right to change my rankings upon further review lol...
Downtown Greensboro SUCKS. Winston's core is much more vibrant than Greensboro's. Compare the number of apartments being built in downtown Winston versus Greensboro over the past decade.
Wouldn't go as far as sucks. Love the Triad. So highly favor the Triad. Like Winston-Salem core over Greensboro. Greensboro for parks and family activities.
Most of Research Triangle Park carries a Durham address and is home to a top 10 university and world-famous medical center but is being ranked behind Greensboro and Winston Salem. Homerism much?
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