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To add another perspective, I think one of the reason we (natives) tend to provide a positive outlook is that we:
a) have seen how far the City has come, and
b) have a good sense of just how rapidly things continue to develop/improve
I understand your point of view, but I won't apologize for our pride in Greenville, for it is largely due to the great level of pride/civic involvement of our citizens that we have made it this far
For yet one more perspective I love, it isn't just natives that love Greenville. I'm not a native and I know several of the post in this thread are by non natives.....ie: Eldemilla just moved here and Beckycat has yet to move. These non natives that find Greenville and fall in love all seem to have a can do attitude and love the contribution their added voices / perspectives make toward a greater Greenville.
For yet one more perspective I love, it isn't just natives that love Greenville. I'm not a native and I know several of the post in this thread are by non natives.....ie: Eldemilla just moved here and Beckycat has yet to move. These non natives that find Greenville and fall in love all seem to have a can do attitude and love the contribution their added voices / perspectives make toward a greater Greenville.
I am also not a native. Only have been here about 5 years. Love the place.
Even in comparison to cities of the same size, I still don't think Greenville is the best I've lived in or visited. I'm not saying it isn't nice- downtown Greenville is charming. But there are other places of similar size that have bigger parks, more history, more walkable, etc. that I prefer over Greenville.
AustinTraveler, I think your analysis of Greenville is spot-on. We've have a nice town here, and I hope you enjoyed your visit, but this board doesn't lend itself to objective opinions about the place. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
+1 Thank you
I've had the privilege of calling Greenville home for 22 yrs and have witnessed the positive growth and changes. But.....
Well, I believe it is difficult to compare some aspects between different cities because they do not function similarly in every case, but here are a few that I think help Greenville's overall appeal.
Falls Park / Reedy River Falls
Established streetscaping along Main Street
Vibrant yet cozy/comfortable atmposphere
Pedestrian and pet friendly
Safe and family friendly
Variety of quality dining options
Adequately integrated public spaces (parks, plazas, zoo, riverwalk trail, art)
Unless you're speaking from the economic standpoint that brings European and Asian companies to our metro, you can keep those hateful comments to yourself.
Unless you're speaking from the economic standpoint that brings European and Asian companies to our metro, you can keep those hateful comments to yourself.
No kidding. I can't think of any other way to spin that comment.
No biggie. This type thought process and the people who possess it, are quickly dying off. Lol
How about contributing something of substance on your own...whether it's popular/unpopular or middle of the road?
Makes life.... much more fulfilling when out of the comfort zone and not coming across as a tag along......
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