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[Tom Caswell <derpimpkar AT yahoo.com>]

My position is subjective, as is everyone's.  If Raleigh makes a subset of humanity happy, more power to them.  Personally, I can't look at the local culture anymore without reflexively comparing them to others I've known.  I'm from Richmond VA - I can rattle off comparisons between the items you've listed below and much better examples there without really trying.  I honestly believe this town spends the gross majority of it's resources on residential and commercial development.  Infrastructure and culture aren't on the map.  It's like Raleigh believes they'll get a seat at the "big city" table with people alone.

 

Tom

 

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From: Mark Turner <jmarkturner AT gmail.com>
To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/ <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 3:26:42 PM
Subject: Re: [internetworkers] Raleigh needs a facelift

That's because you used to live in East BF, Greg. :)

Raleigh's got plenty: the N.C. Symphony, N.C. Museum of Art (granted,
both state entities). a strong parks department, a greenway system
second to none, a lively downtown, relatively low crime, and great
schools. What's not to like?

Mark

Greg Brown wrote:
> I get more exposure to the arts in Durham, Chatham and Orange counties
> than I ever did in Wake.
>
> On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Tom Caswell <derpimpkar AT yahoo.com
> <mailto:derpimpkar AT yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
>    You're going to get me started but I'll offer the following summary.
>     
>    Raleigh is focused on one thing, population growth.  I really
>    believe this city is soulless, on the whole.  There are pockets that
>    shine but overall there is no personality.  I think this article
>    summed it up for me:
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