Top cities in North America

Travel and Lesiure Magazane's top 10 cities: Do you agree?WORLD'S BEST Cities: United States And Canada Readers name Sydney and Bali the world's top city and island once again this year—for the eighth and fourth time, respectively. Several destinations have their best World's Best performance ever, including Prague; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Hobart, Tasmania; and Easter Island, Chile. And kudos to our sole first-time winner: Harbour Island, in the Bahamas. http://www.travelandleisure.com/worl...cat=citiesusca Click on the site for more details on each city. First set of numbers is rank in 2005, Second set is last years rank. Final set is overall score. Top 10 U.S. and Canada Rank Last Year Name 2005 Score 1 1 New York 84.82 2 2 San Francisco 84.25 3 5 Santa Fe 82.09 4 7 Chicago 81.95 5 6 Vancouver 81.62 6 4 Charleston, South Carolina 81.59 7 3 Quebec City 81.54 8 10 Montreal 80.44 9 9 Victoria, British Columbia 80.34 10 8 New Orleans 79.96>

Which city for each season?

Okay if someone told you that you had to live in a differnt U.S. city for each season and it could be any that you desire. And you cannot change over the years either. They would have to be premanent. Explain why you chose each one. Here's mine: Winter- Miami Nothing beats havin a nice warm winter and being able to go to the beach for Christmas. Plus Miami isn't that hot either in winter like it is in the summer. Spring- New York This city is fabulous all year round, and I could not think of another city for spring, I thought of maybe San Francisco or Seattle but I dunno if it rains a lot their in the Spring, and I dont really want rain. Summer- Chicago This is Chicago at its best. The city is the liveliest at this point and this city is just so wonderful. Also there are so many great festivals in the summer. Fall- San Francisco Beautiful city, and the temperature is just right. Yes if someone made make this choice I would be the happiest person on earth.>

How nuch does IQ play a role in picking a president?

Take a look at what I came across, last night. http://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm Go to this web site.>

Best inland skyline?

What US city, in your opinion, has the best skyline where the skyscrapers are not directly situated next to a major body of water/river?>

Are we Americans our worst own enemies?

I love this country so much but sometimes I just hate to see where it is going. I feel that this country is having problems, but I blame it on American greed. This country is so greedy. Money is the most important thing. Funny how when I go to Ecuador they are broke poor, but have closer ties to their families, and they don't need money to be happy.In Ecuador people deal without money and they support each other.I think money puts us in a deep hole. Does anyone else feel like this? Am I just overexaggerating?>

Manhattan Aesthetics & NJ, Bkyn, Qns high rises

This question is simply about aesthetics, nothing else.... Manhattan's grand clusters of high rises have are unique in their setting...an island viewed across broad rivers, no city on the planet can give the impression that you are entering a special place as does Manhattan, the towering Oz across the water. In the US, San Francisco may come in second in that sense of "place apart", but SF mixes low rise pastel and white structures strung across its hills as well as its skyline to achieve that sense of draw. Not so for Manhattan: it is the man made that dominates. Therefore the question is: WHAT EFFECT WOULD MASSIVE HIGH RISE CONSTRUCTION ON THE OPPOSITE SHORES OF THE HUDSON AND EAST RIVERS HAVE ON HOW WE SEE (AND APPRECIATE) MANHATTAN AND ITS SKYLINE? To elaborate: what if the type of extensive high rise development one see ins Jersey City and, to a lesser extent, in downtown Brooklyn were to excelerate and spread along the Jersey, Brooklyn, and Queens riverfronts, large scale and huge. What if both the East River and the Hudson River became canyons, Chicago River like but much wider. Certainly the canyon effect would be dramatic (safe for what effect it had on views of the Palisades), but WOULD IT SERIOUSLY COMPROMISE OUR SENSE OF MANHATTAN AS DESTINATION, THE MIGHTY ISLAND DOMINATING ITS SETTING OF RELATIVELY LOW SCALE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS FROM ITS SHORES? Can Manhattan's skyline retain the "magic", its allure, in face of similiar structures across the shore?>

What are some of your city's peer cities in other areas of the nation?

Which cities would be very similar to your own in certain respects in other areas of the country? Since I'm in the Charlotte metro, I would say that Indianapolis and Columbus from the Midwest would be comparable. Not too sure about the Northeast and West though.>

your state flag

give the history of your state flag, or other information on your flag. i'm sure there is a lot to tell about every state's flag. delaware's flag is based mostly on it's colonial history. the shades of blue and gold (beige i would say) reflect the colors worn by delaware regiments of the continental army. the diamond shape reflects one of the nicknames of the state, the diamond state, which finds it's source from thomas jefferson, who said that delaware is "small but valuable". the date at the bottom is the day that delaware ratified the constitution, becoming the first state to do so. the coat of arms reflects major industries from the colonial era: shipping, farming, hunting, and ranching. >

Gas price rise: City vs. Suburbs vs. Rural

Despite our love of cities on the skyscraper board, there is no really solid "back to the city" movement taking place in the United States, nor has suburbia (for all its negatives) lost its appeal with vast numbers of people. But if a new urbanism and a new degree of vibrancy hasn't done the trick of creating an urban tide of growth, can the current (and future) cost of gasoline do the trick? If gas rises to $5+ per gallon, what will this mean for urban America in its relationship with suburban, exurban, and rural America? Will those low cost of housing on the fringes of our metropolitan areas look a lot less inviting when the cost of driving negates any gain from the relatively low cost of real estate? Will gas and oil cause a real and necessary urban rebirth in America?>

Racial Diversity in California and 4 Largest Metro Areas

According to 2004 Population Estimates by The California State Department of Finance Racial Breakdown of California and 4 Largest Metro Areas, 2004 State of California White...................16,287,114.........44.62% Black.....................2,193,041..........6.01% American Indian.........213,315..........0.58% Asian.....................4,246,834.........11.63% Pacific Islander..........127,925...........0.35% Multiracial.................729,780...........2.00% Hispanic...............12,707,735.........34.81% Total.....................36,505,744........100.00% Los Angeles CSA White..................6,529,028.........37.81% Black..................1,201,633...........6.96% American Indian.......66,204............0.38% Asian..................2,004,871..........11.61% Pacific Islander.........48,656...........0.28% Multiracial...............305,243...........1.76% Hispanic..............7,108,396..........41.17% Total..................17,264,031.........100.00% San Francisco CSA White...................3,586,858........48.71% Black......................486,255..........6.60% American Indian.........31,097..........0.42% Asian...................1,435,082.........19.49% Pacific Islander..........40,697...........0.55% Multiracial................174,711..........2.37% Hispanic...............1,605,699.........21.81% Total.....................7,360,399.......100.00% San Diego MSA White...................1,655,246.......55.58% Black......................152,144........5.03% American Indian.........23,930........0.79% Asian.......................277,737.......9.17% Pacific Islander...........16,050.......0.53% Multiracial...................68,663.......2.27% Hispanic...................833,931......27.54% Total......................3,027,701.....100.00% Sacramento CSA White.....................1,367,792.....63.08% Black........................134,943......6.18% American Indian...........15,177......0.69% Asian........................198,763......9.13% Pacific Islander............12,169......0.55% Multiracial...................71,325......3.27% Hispanic....................367,722.....16.93% Total.......................2,167,891...100.00%>

Reflections on Katrina

Obviously, it has been a very trying few days for our country, perhaps the most turmoil we've seen since Sept. 11th. The amount of devastation in Gulfport, Biloxi and other town in Mississippi is nothing short of total obliteration. I fear that when the water recedes in New Orleans, people will discover the desctrution is just as bad there, only on a much larger scale. First, I'd just like to talk about the storm. The storm, amazingly, weakened quite a bit as it came on shore, from 175 mph sustained winds to 140 mph sustained winds, which actually cana make a huge difference in wind damage, which can be seen. In fact, wind damage is fairly light considering the amount of storm surge that came ashore in Mississippi. I think a lesson we have learned, from this storm and Ivan, is that the actual SIZE of the storm and past strength are the most important factors when it comes to surge. New Orleans escaped the wrath initially, but the water was simply too much for the levees and obviously they failed. It almost seems unreal that this storm, which looked very ragged making landfall, actually had incredible force and wiped out EVERYTHING on the MS gulf coast. Kudos to the National Hurricane Center for pretty much nailing the forcast in time for most people to get out. Next, a larger and more important aspect of the story: people. I have to say I have never seen such a breakdown in order and civility than I have in New Orleans. It is quite disturbing to see a very scarce amount of humanitarian stories, outside of coast guard rescues, coming out of new orleans. Cops looting, cops being shot, carjackings, riots, hostage situations, the whole thing is choatic and disturbing. The media coverage has also been disturning. At first, their coverage seemed lax and unaware of the true situation on the gulf coast. I was aware because I was skimming blogs and weather fourms with EMS personal or their friends posting on it, saying hundreds of bodies were found in Mississippi. Soon, especially on Tuesday, they began to get more somber about their coverage and by Tuesday night, many programs had a exploitive feeling to them. I still don't think they know yet the true cost of this storm...or as KCN at SSP put it" "there aren't enough hours in the day to cover the severity of this storm." I really hope we get financial aid from other (wealthy) countries, as we have helped them out in the past. I also hope american citizens do their part by donated at least some money to the red cross or someone. This is truly a devastating natural disaster. Hundreds, *maybe* more than a thousand people have died. A truly remarkable event in a country where this type of thing isn't supposed to happen. No one ever thought that more than 50, or at most 100 people would die in a hurricane in the US again, considering the amount of technology at our disposal. Even Andrew only killed 40 people. Now look where we are...amazing.>

5 cool residential developments in your city

They can be any type, but you must post a good web reference, and ONLY post 5 for your city. Here are mine for Louisville: www.waterfrontparkplace.com http://icon.missiondata.net/pressroo...Y3JldDM0NDY%3D www.loftsofbroadway.com www.museumplaza.net www.sohocondo.com>

U.S. Territories

anyone been to any of the u.s. territories and posessions? what are they like? does anyone have any pictures? places like puerto rico, guam, and american samoa don't get talked about at all, so i thought i'd just see what everyone has to say about american posessions.>

U.S. Territories

anyone been to any of the u.s. territories and posessions? what are they like? does anyone have any pictures? places like puerto rico, guam, and american samoa don't get talked about at all, so i thought i'd just see what everyone has to say about american posessions.>

Moral issues on NO looting

There is no way that I would condone the looting that took place in New Orleans and other locations hit by Katrina. Yet I do feel it is important to put that looting in perspective. Those who could get out of the area before the hurricane hit did. In New Orleans, about 80% exited the city. And while some chose to stay behind because they thought they could ride out the storm, the main difference between the 80% that left and the 20% that stayed was income: those who could afford to do so left. I would not be at all surprised that a larger percentage of white folks got out than what would have been true in the African American community. For those left behind due to economics, the choices were not good (look at the disaster the Super Dome ended up being). These are people who are now without electricity, food, shelter, a bed to sleep in, the ability to stay draw or even cool off. And economics (and indirectly race) are part of the reason why. At the start of this post, I said I do not condone the looting that took place in the city. I don't. But I do understand why it took place and what the conditons in New Orleans says about the equity (or lack thereof) in our society.>

What Can We Do About These Ridiculous Gas Prices?

I'm open to any suggestion as to what we can do to show our displeasure with these high and ridiculous gas prices. Boycotting going to gas stations is out b/c one way or another, we will need gas @ some point, and then voicing our displeasure to our elected officials thru emails and contacting them won't work either b/c they don't listen to us right now, on top of that, a lot of them are in bed with the big oil companies and OPEC. I'm thinking, if we do like the Lations did recently and form massive protests, especially staging massive protest marches in Washington and staging them in our state capital cities, maybe our elected officials will take notice and force them to do something about it. I'm open to try anything that may be a reasonable suggestion @ this point, b/c I'm fed up w/this madness and ready to do something about it. Any other suggestions?>

Americancompanies.com

http://www.americancompanies.com/location.asp Index of various corporate HQs across America(obviously not all) with pictures. I believe every major city is on there outside of California... Anyway here are a few of my favorites: EDS http://www.americancompanies.com/com...Data%20Systems The picture they show doesn't do it justice, for a suburban office building it is very interesting. Exxon Mobil http://www.americancompanies.com/com...ID=Exxon-Mobil Very creepy building... Walmart http://www.americancompanies.com/com...asp?ID=Walmart EVIL!!!! Sears http://www.americancompanies.com/company1.asp?ID=Sears I didn't know they moved out of the tower named after them. edit: searching around abit some of the info is outdated Boeing is still in Seattle, Halliburton is still in Dallas... probably more of them>

Best Stadiums in USA?

What are everyone's favorite sports venues? Personally: Yankee Stadium- The history! Of the most prestigious franchise of all time... Safeco- I heard this is a very nice stadium. MSG- Home of the loveable (or not so) losers, The Knickerbockers! The baseball park in SF is gorgeous as well...>

OLYMPICS IN AMERICA.... PICS IF ANY

IF YOU HAVE PICTURES OF OLYMPICS IN THE U.S. PLEASE POST, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANY IF POSSIBLE>>>.... >

Cities population 200,000 and below

This is just a question to any of the forumers and what their opinion about any city that has a population of 200,000 and below. Okay meaning is it boring, lame, lifeless or just not a bustling( slowpaced). Or maybe these cities have a flavor about its self and not what some people perceive these cities? It's not about City vs City just about peoples opinions on different towns or cites.>

What's in store for New Orleans?

How will such a city recover from such a devastating blow? I don't know much about what floodwaters do to structures, but from what I can imagine, entire neighborhoods, perhaps entire sections of New Orleans will need to be razed once the water (if ever) is pumped from the city. I guess it's just beyond my comprehension how a city would even begin to tackle that kind of a project, aside from all the search and rescue and unfortunately dead body recovery they have to do right now. Is the city destined to be merely a shell of what it once was? I know it's not as easy as to just find a spot above sea level and say "Okay, this is where we'll rebuild", but I don't see any logical reason for rebuilding entire neighborhoods in their current locations when the city will still be wedged between two major bodies of water and will still rely on levees to keep those two major bodies of water out. It was just asking for trouble to drain those areas below sea level in the first place. What I'm wondering is, once recovery begins (a long way down the road, I know), will New Orleans just cross its fingers and hope another devastating hurricane doesn't hit, or are we looking at permanent large-scale abandonment of certain areas of the city? Hurricanes will never stop lashing the coast. Unless New Orleans builds a 200ft concrete wall around the entire city, levees will be continue to be breached, and it is destined to flood again.>

International aid to the United States of America

Rice says all hurricane aid offers from other countries will be accepted 04:45 PM CDT on Thursday, September 1, 2005 Barry Schweid / Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a dramatic turnabout, the United States is now on the receiving end of help from around the world as some two dozen countries offer post-hurricane assistance. Venezuela, a target of frequent criticism by the Bush administration, offered humanitarian aid and fuel. Venezuela's Citgo Petroleum Corp. pledged a $1 million donation for hurricane aid. The United Nations informed U.S. Ambassador John R. Bolton it was prepared to support the relief effort "in any way possible." Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance and coordination teams to the U.S. Agency for International Development. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sent a letter to President Bush offering hundreds of doctors, nurses, technicians and other experts in trauma, natural disasters and public health. "We also offer field hospitals, medical kits and equipment for temporary housing, reinforcement for hospitals, or any assistance that you may require," Sharon wrote. He said the teams and equipment could be ready in 24 hours. With offers from the four corners of the globe pouring in, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has decided "no offer that can help alleviate the suffering of the people in the afflicted area will be refused," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Thursday. However, in Moscow, a Russian official said the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency had rejected a Russian offer to dispatch rescue teams and other aid. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Bush and said Russia was prepared to help if asked. Boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators, cash assistance and medical teams have been offered to the U.S. government in Washington or in embassies overseas. Offers have been received from Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, NATO and the Organization of American States, the spokesman said. Still, Bush told ABC-TV: "I'm not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn't asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country's going to rise up and take care of it." "You know," he said, "we would love help, but we're going to take care of our own business as well, and there's no doubt in my mind we'll succeed. And there's no doubt in my mind, as I sit here talking to you, that New Orleans is going to rise up again as a great city." Historically, the United States provides assistance to other countries experiencing earthquakes, floods and other disasters. Germany, which was rebuilt after World War II largely by the U.S. Marshall Plan, offered its help in a telephone call to Rice. "The German Government is prepared to do all that is humanly possible," the German embassy said. In his call, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer assured Rice of Germany's solidarity with its American friends in a difficult time, the embassy said. Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon called Wednesday at the State Department to offer condolences and assistance. Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. aid, about $2.2 billion a year. "The hearts and prayers of Israel's people are with the people of the United States and the many millions who are suffering in the regional devastation resulting from hurricane Katrina," the Israeli embassy said in a statement.>

Where would you rather be closest to in the U.S.?

Well here's the list that I wanted to have a poll for.. IYHO Where would you rather be closest to in the U.S.? Where would you rather be closest to in the U.S. (A) Coastal city directly on the Ocean with beaches and where it's very expensive. (B) Great Lakes city with a beach but not on the Ocean but very expensive (C) Land Locked city that's 200 to 300 miles from the ocean and Beach. (D) Coastal city that is reasonably inexpensive with a river that has direct access to the Ocean and Beaches. (E) A Land Locked city with no river or ocean access but inexpensive cost of living. (F) A Coastal city on the Bay or Gulf that's very expensive and has Ocean and Beach access.>

Population Prognose for NYC and LA ??!

I have heard that NYC will have in the year 2015 around 18 mill inhabitans (the metro of course ) and New york will have around 22 mill. inhabitans (also metro area) .. sorry i am forget the resource of this facts,what you are thinking are this facts right/realistic or not ???>

Home Addition pits SF neighborhood against The People's Republic of China

LOL Chinese Consul General bumping into neighbors Phillip Matier, Andrew Ross Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Monterey Heights neighbors don't like expansion plans for the consul general's St. Elmo Way home. Chronicle photo by Chris Stewart Quote:> The People's Republic of China and the people of San Francisco's Monterey Heights are in the midst of a showdown that could have international implications. At issue: a home addition. Not just any addition, mind you -- a 35-foot-tall, seven-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-sitting room and two-tearoom add-on connected by a walkway to the Chinese consul general's home out in the quiet, upscale and very property-conscious neighborhood of Monterey Heights. "It's going to be massive -- a really massive addition,'' said Suzanne Wu-Zurinaga, president of the Monterey Homeowners Association, which is coming out against the expansion of the home on St. Elmo Way. Even by San Francisco standards, the consul general's digs - originally built for the developer of Monterey Heights -- are some of the most tasteful you'll find. Located on the biggest residential lot in the city, at nearly an acre, the house includes a huge banquet room, sitting room and two master bedrooms, according to people who have been there. But for all the space, Consul General Peng Keyu wants more room for staff and guests. As one might expect, in a city where views are at a premium and property values are jealously guarded, neighbors were not overjoyed -- especially when they learned that the add-on would come within 8 feet of the property line. And when Planning Department staff recommended approval (with conditions) -- saying the addition wouldn't have a significant effect on the neighborhood -- residents turned shades of red, with the next stop being a fight at the Planning Commission. Some even talked about the proverbial fix being in at City Hall. "I'm just wondering if part of the interest that San Francisco is paying on the national debt to the great nation of China is in the form of granting special favors. As in, granting conditional-use the permits and variances so that the Chinese consul general can build luxury condos on his property," resident Laura Chandler wrote in an open letter to Mayor Gavin Newsom. Normally, neighbors could appeal all the way to the Board of Supervisors. But this case is a bit different. As city Planning Director Dean Macris explained, "Consulates are technically on foreign land, so they have special status." And this extends to the consul general's house. Even if the city imposed conditions on the building permits, for example, inspectors wouldn't be able to go on the property to check out the work without the consulate's permission. As for an appeal to the Board of Supervisors, at that point the State Department would probably get involved, Macris said. "There are a lot of treaties and agreements that deal with this sort of thing -- and we don't have an understanding about all of that," Macris said. And maybe that's why Chinese officials asked at the 11th hour that Thursday's hearing before the Planning Commission be continued until May 25 in hopes of reaching a more diplomatic settlement with the neighbors. Good luck. >>

Chicago Reality

Everytime I think of Chicago people...white Europeans come to mind. As I look at the Chicago demographic info...there's 1 million blacks and 700,000 latinos. I can't picture Chicago with a million black people or 700,000 latinos. I also hear Chicago is a ghetto city. Anyone has any gritty pictures of Chicago that people don't see on TV? I know Chicago has a lot of ghettos...can I see some pictures so I can finally get a grasp of what Chicago inner city is more like? Thank you>

Best Super Bowl Host City

I have read a lot of negative articles about Jacksonville hosting this years Super Bowl. So, the question is, of the 13 elite cities that have landed a Super Bowl, which one is the most ideal location? Because we all know warm sunny weather is a huge factor, try to look at other things to give cities like Detroit and Minneapolis/St Paul a chance. For instance, look at what the city offers as a whole, like number of hotel rooms, restaurants, nightlife, culture (arts, theater, music), entertainment attractions, history, logistics (transportation modes, accessibility), and ability to run the event smoothly.>

USA TODAY article: Inner-city boom over?

Big-city booms now look like blips By Larry Copeland and Barbara Hansen, USA TODAY The urban renaissance that reinvigorated many of the nation's cities in the 1990s has faded since 2000, according to Census population estimates out Thursday. (Related story: Inner-city resurgences cool) Thirty-six of the USA's 251 current largest cities lost population in the 1990s, but 68 have declined this decade. Among them are Chicago and Boston, two cities that were often described as turnaround stories in the 1990s. Scores of other cities — including Phoenix, Austin and Denver — are still growing but at slower rates. (Full list: Slowest-to-fastest growing | Alphabetical) If trends from 2000-04 continue through 2010, nearly three-fourths of cities that have populations above 100,000 would fare worse this decade than in the 1990s, says demographer William Frey of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. "The late '90s may have represented a blip that led many people to the conclusion that (older) cities were coming back, and they were going to regain their primacy," says Joel Kotkin, author of the 2005 book The City: A Global History and senior fellow at the New America Foundation, a Washington think tank. "But what we're seeing is growth of some smaller cities." BIG 10 CHANGES San Jose bumped Detroit to become the 10th-largest city. Population changes of the biggest U.S. cities from 2000 to 2004: City 2004 pop. Change New York 8,104,079 1.2% Los Angeles 3,845,541 4.1% Chicago 2,862,244 -1.2% Houston 2,012,626 2.8% Philadelphia 1,470,151 -3.1% Phoenix 1,418,041 7.3% San Diego 1,263,756 3.3% San Antonio 1,236,249 7.4% Dallas 1,210,393 1.8% San Jose 904,522 1.0% Source: Census Bureau July 1, 2004, estimates Nobody is predicting the kinds of population declines that ravaged large cities in the 1970s, but the population estimates from July 1, 2004, dim the lofty expectations of urban revival raised by the gains of the late 1990s. Key factors in the leveling off in growth: • High housing costs in cosmopolitan cities that have almost no vacant land for construction. Smaller, less glamorous places have plenty of room to grow. "Boston and San Francisco are two cities that continue to do very well economically and continue to be considered very attractive places to live," says Chris Hoene, research manager at the National League of Cities. "Their population declines could be driven by the sheer cost of living there, and housing costs in particular." • Changes in immigration patterns. "In the beginning and middle of the 1990s, cities were bargains, not just for the fabled yuppies but for immigrants looking to establish themselves in the United States," says Robert Lang, director of the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech. As cities tried to attract the "creative class" of singles, gays and childless couples, "they might have priced themselves out of the reach of these immigrants," Lang says. "An increasingly larger share of immigration is benefiting older suburbs rather than central cities." Big cities that are continuing to grow — including Houston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Fort Worth — are attracting large numbers of immigrants because of relatively low housing costs and diversified economies, Kotkin says.>

What is your favorite U.S. city?

Although I love my home in Washington D.C., and I believe D.C. isa wonderful city my favorite is without a doubt San Francisco. I really liked this city a lot when I visited it. It has every single thing a person could want in a city(history, skyscrapers, great neighbourhoods, nightlife, waterfront, clean enviroment, great location, nice weather, etc........) San Francisco What is your favorite city in the U.S.A? >

A ridiculously huge Saint Louis thread..let it load

These are pics I took over the last two years of my city, St. Louis... >