December 7, 201114 yr So for my capstone class, I have to identify 10 cities outside of Grand Rapids that I could see myself having a career in and ultimately settling down in. Now, obviously Chicago would be at the top of the list. But I could also see myself settling in Denver, Milwaukee or Anchorage. Those are all cities I'm familiar with and really liked while visiting. What cities would fall on your list?
December 7, 201114 yr Chicago and New York since I've been about 14 have been the only 2 cities I've ever wanted to live in. As I'm getting older, I'm starting to absolutely despise cold weather but I still can not see myself ever living outside those two areas.
December 7, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 10:23 PM) Chicago and New York since I've been about 14 have been the only 2 cities I've ever wanted to live in. As I'm getting older, I'm starting to absolutely despise cold weather but I still can not see myself ever living outside those two areas. It's kind of odd, being born and raised in Chicago, but I absolutely despise the "city-life" and could never really live downtown in a big city. I have to be near the outdoors so I can fish and/or hunt. Chicago I could probably put up with because it's what I know, but there's not a chance in hell I could go to New York City or Los Angeles or Houston.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) Top 3 choices: (other than Chicago) 1. Seattle 2. Austin 3. Denver Nice list. Portland and SF are high on my list too. And if you're ever in Seattle give me a holler.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 09:26 PM) It's kind of odd, being born and raised in Chicago, but I absolutely despise the "city-life" and could never really live downtown in a big city. I have to be near the outdoors so I can fish and/or hunt. Chicago I could probably put up with because it's what I know, but there's not a chance in hell I could go to New York City or Los Angeles or Houston. I know quite a few people like that, just completely different than me ha. I love "city-life" and can't wait to move to a big one. Oddly enough, I was not a big fan of LA when I went there but Chicago and NY are my favorite places I've been and would be the perfect places for me to live, hopefully beginning in April or May of this upcoming year.
December 7, 201114 yr I like "City-Life" but not super big like Chicago. If was to move to a city it would be some smaller midwest city like milwaukee, st. louis, or minneapolis.
December 7, 201114 yr Chicago is obviously up there. I live in Minneapolis right now, and it's awesome. I could see myself staying here awhile. I also really want to try Austin, Denver and Portland. Everything I've heard about those three places makes it sound like they'd be perfect for me.
December 7, 201114 yr Given your career obviously relates to sports. 1. Chicago 2. San Francisco 3. Dallas 4. San Diego 5. New York 6. Seattle 7. Nashville 8. Boston 9. Houston 10. New Orleans Edited December 7, 201114 yr by Steve9347
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 09:33 PM) Anyone care to share what's so awesome about Portland? Small town feel, great restaurants and breweries, lots of young artists & musicians, tons of beautiful nature, and very progressive.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 11:33 PM) Anyone care to share what's so awesome about Portland? based on the few people i know that live there, i think marijuana is legal
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 11:36 PM) based on the few people i know that live there, i think marijuana is legal And I think everyone is rich there.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 09:36 PM) based on the few people i know that live there, i think marijuana is legal speaking of which, this is from my neighborhood blog
December 7, 201114 yr FYI, this was a great little site that helped us get a better feel for different neighborhoods before moving: http://nabewise.com/ Edited December 7, 201114 yr by BigSqwert
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 11:33 PM) Anyone care to share what's so awesome about Portland? Honestly, it only missed my list due to it's lack of professional sports teams save NBA. I've been there twice, and it is amazing.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 11:36 PM) based on the few people i know that live there, i think marijuana is legal The economy there is actually crumbling.
December 7, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 12:42 AM) Honestly, it only missed my list due to it's lack of professional sports teams save NBA. I've been there twice, and it is amazing. Well, I'm assuming if I was to work in Portland, I'd cover the Blazers and Oregon/Oregon State sports.
December 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 11:47 PM) Well, I'm assuming if I was to work in Portland, I'd cover the Blazers and Oregon/Oregon State sports. You'd have a lot of fun, and getting high and drinking really high quality booze would not be an issue. Plus, location.
December 7, 201114 yr 1. Chicago 2. San Diego 3. New Orleans 4. Denver 5. Portland 6. Seattle 7. Milwaukee 8. Austin 9. Charlotte 10. Atlanta
December 7, 201114 yr I'm moving to seattle as soon as possible. I was there for a week this summer. Portland wouldn't be bad either, but I have family in seattle. Edited December 7, 201114 yr by MAX
December 7, 201114 yr Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Denver Grand Rapids Indianapolis Las Vegas Louisville Minneapolis Phoenix
December 7, 201114 yr Austin Boulder San Antonio Bangor Terlingua San Miguel de Allende Minneapolis Not helpful, is it.
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