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Right! DC looks just like Dallas and Houston. Thanks for your riveting remark.
actually much of NOVA and even parts of MD; especially outside the beltway reminds me more of Sunbeltish development
DC is kind of hybrid in a lot of ways with both some Northestern characteristics, more pronounced in the central core and many similarities to sunbelt cities radiating out
Originally Posted by DC's Finest Right! DC looks just like Dallas and Houston. Thanks for your riveting remark.
actually much of NOVA and even parts of MD; especially outside the beltway reminds me more of Sunbeltish development
DC is kind of hybrid in a lot of ways with both some Northestern characteristics, more pronounced in the central core and many similarities to sunbelt cities radiating out
Ditto; Fairfax and Montgomery counties have relatively dense towns/CBDs compared to suburbs of Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. The development patterns in Fairfax and Montgomery counties are probably more like Broward County, FL or Orange County, CA.
Ditto; Fairfax and Montgomery counties have relatively dense towns/CBDs compared to suburbs of Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. The development patterns in Fairfax and Montgomery counties are probably more like Broward County, FL or Orange County, CA.
Eh. You mean Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, right? Because outside of those two cities, Broward County and Fairfax/Montgomery counties look nothing alike IMO. And Fairfax doesn't have too many dense areas. The dense areas of NOVA are mostly in Alexandria and Arlington County. Outside of Reston Town Center, Fairfax is low in density.
The DC metro area may resemble parts the sunbelt in its development (especially newer). But the overall culture and vibe is not southern. It is fast-paced like the large northeastern metro areas (except for New York City, which can't be compared with any other city). Plus, the public transit is much more extensive in the DC area than what you'll find in sunbelt metro areas.
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The DC metro area may resemble parts the sunbelt in its development (especially newer). But the overall culture and vibe is not southern. It is fast-paced like the large northeastern metro areas (except for New York City, which can't be compared with any other city). Plus, the public transit is much more extensive in the DC area than what you'll find in sunbelt metro areas.
Amen. Sure it has it's unique factors, after all, it's the capitol! But it sure isn't very southern.
It relates more to northeastern cities but no it is not. Due to the change in regions many sometimes consider DC, and Maryland (perhaps a few other states) as mid-Atlantic. Overall it is actually in the southern region of the United States( no it is not a southern state). Miami gets a similar response from the public.
Eh. You mean Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, right? Because outside of those two cities, Broward County and Fairfax/Montgomery counties look nothing alike IMO. And Fairfax doesn't have too many dense areas. The dense areas of NOVA are mostly in Alexandria and Arlington County. Outside of Reston Town Center, Fairfax is low in density.
Spade as usual a voice of reason. To me the areas beltway out feel more sunbeltish than like areas of other NE metros. Actually in many ways most similar to Atlanta in many ways in these areas - An area like Sterling for example or Rockville would seemlessly fit in Atlanta. I mean even most of Arlington (Crystal City, Ballston, Roslyn or even Bethesda or Silver Spring in many ways has more in common with new urbanist development in the Sunbelt. New Carroloton and Greenbelt are areas that could plopped into the Atlanta metro with no questions asked IMHO. But the interior of DC feels a little more Northeastern.
That being said I started the thread and although it is the odd ball of the Northeast to me even if not geographically or as good a fit culturally; today DC shares more of the NE vibe than it does southern to me but all these places(major cities in the US) are feeling more and more similar every year.
Timeofseasons had some good points too
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It relates more to northeastern cities but no it is not. Due to the change in regions many sometimes consider DC, and Maryland (perhaps a few other states) as mid-Atlantic. Overall it is actually in the southern region of the United States( no it is not a southern state). Miami gets a similar response from the public.
The DC metro area may resemble parts the sunbelt in its development (especially newer). But the overall culture and vibe is not southern. It is fast-paced like the large northeastern metro areas (except for New York City, which can't be compared with any other city). Plus, the public transit is much more extensive in the DC area than what you'll find in sunbelt metro areas.
If you actually traveled throughout Prince Georges County, MD you would find that it resembles more of Dekalb County, GA instead of Nassau County, NY.........
Originally Posted by bballniket Ditto; Fairfax and Montgomery counties have relatively dense towns/CBDs compared to suburbs of Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. The development patterns in Fairfax and Montgomery counties are probably more like Broward County, FL or Orange County, CA.
Eh. You mean Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, right? Because outside of those two cities, Broward County and Fairfax/Montgomery counties look nothing alike IMO. And Fairfax doesn't have too many dense areas. The dense areas of NOVA are mostly in Alexandria and Arlington County. Outside of Reston Town Center, Fairfax is low in density.
Inside the beltway Fairfax County and parts of the county outside the beltway are pretty dense. Annandale (along Little River Turnpike), Seven Corners (along Leesburg Pike) and Bailey's Crossroads (along Leesburg Pike) are all quite dense and heavily developed as far as suburbs go. Also, Wheaton and lots of the Silver Spring CBD (even outside of downtown) are not terribly sun-beltish. These areas are dominated by pre-WWII construction.
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