If you could move from rochester where would you go (Buffalo: 2013, lofts)
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Before I moved away, we were considering moving to Philadelphia for many years. We loved the idea of a bigger city that wasn't as costly or big as NYC, but still with the Northeast mindset. I got the Philly paper delivered to my phone everyday via RSS feed and the crime, especially downtown and near the neighborhoods we wanted to move to, was extensive.
The only place in the world where I would pack my bags and never think twice about moving to would probably be Toronto. Easily the most beautiful city I've ever stepped foot in.
San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia and NYC are some other areas I would consider.
Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Baltimore, Boston, Hamilton and Buffalo would be some others that might be able to attract me, although it would take a lot for me to make the move
Before I moved away, we were considering moving to Philadelphia for many years. We loved the idea of a bigger city that wasn't as costly or big as NYC, but still with the Northeast mindset. I got the Philly paper delivered to my phone everyday via RSS feed and the crime, especially downtown and near the neighborhoods we wanted to move to, was extensive.
The only place in the world where I would pack my bags and never think twice about moving to would probably be Toronto. Easily the most beautiful city I've ever stepped foot in.
San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia and NYC are some other areas I would consider.
Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Baltimore, Boston, Hamilton and Buffalo would be some others that might be able to attract me, although it would take a lot for me to make the move
Buffalo? Really? I consider Buffalo to be the cesspool of cesspools.
Any others with a point of view. Way to early to put this thread to sleep. Sit in front of the computer with a hot cup of joe and lets bring this thread to life.
I would have to say Philadelphia or possibly downtown West Chester. I spent the first half of my childhood in Westtown so that general area has a strong nostalgic appeal, even though most of its bucolic farmland has since been taken over by grotesque McMansions on postage-stamp lots. I especially like that Philadelphia is affordable, has good public transportation, is very bike-friendly, and has tons of history and culture. I am perfectly happy here in Rochester, however, especially with all the exciting new developments going on.
I would have to say Philadelphia or possibly downtown West Chester. I spent the first half of my childhood in Westtown so that general area has a strong nostalgic appeal, even though most of its bucolic farmland has since been taken over by grotesque McMansions on postage-stamp lots. I especially like that Philadelphia is affordable, has good public transportation, is very bike-friendly, and has tons of history and culture. I am perfectly happy here in Rochester, however, especially with all the exciting new developments going on.
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The developments going on???? The Costco that won't be built because of idiotic liberals that want to shut down the idea of business preferential treatment? Or the downtown supermarket that every other metro has at least 3 of? Or perhaps the latest midtown approvements that people seem to think are realistic but really aren't. Dream all you want, but there is no money for such a thing. Rochester is a dead town and any investor would be foolish to invest in such a thing. Stop letting media-hyped stories get to you.
When I retire I am planning on moving somewhere near Boston. It has lots of history,fantastic city neighborhoods(and many really nice surrounding towns and villages),great architecture,and I love all of Bostons sport teams. I also like the location; near many nice coastal towns and an easy drive to NYC.
The developments going on???? The Costco that won't be built because of idiotic liberals that want to shut down the idea of business preferential treatment? Or the downtown supermarket that every other metro has at least 3 of? Or perhaps the latest midtown approvements that people seem to think are realistic but really aren't. Dream all you want, but there is no money for such a thing. Rochester is a dead town and any investor would be foolish to invest in such a thing. Stop letting media-hyped stories get to you.
They're actually missing a few too, like the Factory at 33 Russell Street and the Carriage Lofts in the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood. Each one of these has either already broken ground or is coming from a reputable developer with a great track record in the city, so this isn't just some pie-in-the-sky list. Here's another list:
There's also already been a ton of development downtown that has really paid off. According to the 2013 Downtown Housing Market Report, the population of downtown Rochester increased 11.5% from 2000-2010 and the 2013 market vacancy has dropped to 4.9%, well under recommended industry standards.
And on top of that, there's the city's Bicycle Master Plan, which has just been updated to include the development of bike boulevards. The planners have looked to Portland as an inspiration and hope to one day reach that level of bicycle-friendliness. This is a lot more significant than it sounds. Bicycle amenities (which are very cheap to install and maintain), walkability, and public transportation are very important to my generation, the Millennials. We're driving so much less than our parents and grandparents that auto manufacturers have actually gotten worried.
Rochester is not dead. Have you even been back here in the past five years?
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