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Does anybody think the vote total in the OP poll for Atlanta is a bit suspicious ?
I think Atlanta is definitely considered the black capital in entertainment and popularity now. They should win this poll. From a living standpoint, NYC and DC offer an urban lifestyle in the city that Atlanta will never offer, so I think it serves its purpose especially for those seeking a suburban lifestyle that don’t want to live in an expensive urban city like NYC or DC. A lot of black people prefer a slower lifestyle now with land and space at a cheaper price to boot. The values are changing for black people. Those of us that still desire an urban dense city would never live in a place like Atlanta though.
There are still more people that desire to live the suburban lifestyle than the urban lifestyle. There are also urban identified blacks in Atlanta. They just live in the city of Atlanta in the newer developments and not in the outskirts. There are plenty of suburban minded blacks in the DC area that moved up here. They just live in PG and now Nova. One I know moved from Raleigh, young, and hated the though of living an urban life.
I also think that the thing with more urban cities is that some still see the opportunity to obtain property within the neighborhoods as well. Meaning, taking a pro active approach in trying to maintain the character of the neighborhoods the folks live in.
There are still more people that desire to live the suburban lifestyle than the urban lifestyle. There are also urban identified blacks in Atlanta. They just live in the city of Atlanta in the newer developments and not in the outskirts. There are plenty of suburban minded blacks in the DC area that moved up here. They just live in PG and now Nova. One I know moved from Raleigh, young, and hated the though of living an urban life.
Living in the city of Atlanta is still like living in the suburbs compared to DC and NYC. For those that don’t need the level of intense urban life found in a city like DC or NYC, Atlanta would definitely fit the bill. Atlanta just can’t offer that because it’s in the south and cities in the south weren’t built that way. It’s not going to have a lot of people walking around the city. It’s not something Atlanta needs to be ashamed of, there are only a handful of cities in America with vibrant streets and lots of people walking around. It’s very rare.
A lot of black people don’t like an urban lifestyle where you walk around your neighborhood versus drive. That’s why Atlanta is so attractive to many people. PG and NOVA is not DC. It’s like a different world when we leave the city to go out there. It’s very similar to Atlanta in PG and NOVA.
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Living in the city of Atlanta is still like living in the suburbs compared to DC and NYC. For those that don’t need the level of intense urban life found in a city like DC or NYC, Atlanta would definitely fit the bill. Atlanta just can’t offer that because it’s in the south and cities in the south weren’t built that way. It’s not going to have a lot of people walking around the city. It’s not something Atlanta needs to be ashamed of, there are only a handful of cities in America with vibrant streets and lots of people walking around. It’s very rare.
A lot of black people don’t like an urban lifestyle where you walk around your neighborhood versus drive. That’s why Atlanta is so attractive to many people. PG and NOVA is not DC. It’s like a different world when we leave the city to go out there. It’s very similar to Atlanta in PG and NOVA.
Well that’s why I said DC area. I know PG and Nova aren’t DC. My point is people still move to areas that may have an urban area but have no desire to live in it. Also, living in the core of Atlanta may not be DC or NYC. But it’s not Rosslyn or Tyson’s Corner either.
no. because many black people do feel that Atlanta truly is the capital of Black America. Especially in todays time.
So so. It's mainly the entertainment & economics along with a high quality promoting value. I've been there and enjoyed myself but not that de facto capital of black america vibe just in it's prime time spotlight vibe.
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Well that’s why I said DC area. I know PG and Nova aren’t DC. My point is people still move to areas that may have an urban area but have no desire to live in it. Also, living in the core of Atlanta may not be DC or NYC. But it’s not Rosslyn or Tyson’s Corner either.
Don’t all suburbs for every city give you that? I don’t think there is much of a difference in suburbs from city to city. Whether it’s Atlanta, DC, LA, or NYC, a suburb will never be like DC proper or NYC proper. The point I was making is living in the city of Atlanta or outside of it does not offer the experience of walking the streets of DC or NYC on a sunny afternoon and it never will.
As long as someone doesn’t care for that or need it, Atlanta is a great choice. The people who need that are typically the people who say Atlanta is too slow for them. The majority of people in America couldn’t care less for urban life. They go into the city for events and fun, but don’t care about how many people are walking around and how packed the streets are with pedestrians. Some people do like it and if you happen to be black, DC and NYC offer something Atlanta can’t offer.
Don’t all suburbs for every city give you that? I don’t think there is much of a difference in suburbs from city to city. Whether it’s Atlanta, DC, LA, or NYC, a suburb will never be like DC proper or NYC proper. The point I was making is living in the city of Atlanta or outside of it does not offer the experience of walking the streets of DC or NYC on a sunny afternoon and it never will.
Unless you live downtown. Because of their younger age, the truly urban footprint of southern cities is pretty much restricted to downtown. The immediate core of Atlanta is definitely walkable and bustling at certain periods, although more comparable to a smaller city in the northeast.
Unless you live downtown. Because of their younger age, the truly urban footprint of southern cities is pretty much restricted to downtown. The immediate core of Atlanta is definitely walkable and bustling at certain periods, although more comparable to a smaller city in the northeast.
Everything is relative. Nobody would say anywhere in Atlanta is bustling compared to DC proper or NYC. Comparing Atlanta to some other cities, sure it would seem busy.
Everything is relative. Nobody would say anywhere in Atlanta is bustling compared to DC proper or NYC. Comparing Atlanta to some other cities, sure it would seem busy.
Which is why I specified smaller urban cities.
But DC? I've been there enough times to know that every inch of that city is not packed with people at all hours of the day. I've even experienced the Loop in Chicago at relatively dead periods.
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