Next Boom City?

[fiamme red]

Despite Cuomo's efforts, I wouldn't bet on Buffalo. Much too cold and snowy. Also, crime rates are pretty high.

[gdw]

Anywhere but the Colorado Front Range please. This place is too crowded as is and getting worse every year.

[idrinkwater]

I live out west, but don't count out southeastern cities. Charlotte, RVA, Birmingham, etc. are all on the up-and-up.

[joosttx]

Florida in general. Plano TX.

[CDollarsign]

I went to Pittsburgh last year and it was super cool. I think St. Louis has the potential to blow up soon with the tech scene...

[mistermo]

This listing came out today, if relevant to this conversation:
https://www.glassdoor.com/List/Best-...LST_KQ0,20.htm

I vote for Nashville, TN. I went to grad school there and found it to be surprisingly urban, cultured and hip. I've heard it's only gotten better since then.

[Wasatch]

Salt Lake City seems to check all of the boxes, with the exception of perhaps a large enough tech-centric workforce already here.

That said, Utah is consistently rated among the best for business-friendly environment, educated workforce, and has seen remarkable growth (both business and population) in the past 10-15 years.

Lots of companies are moving to/building in Utah (eBay, Adobe, Netflix, Amazon just announced a new distribution center).

Plus quality of life is high, with close access to the mountains, and cost of living is still low. Even housing, which has seen phenomenal pricing growth in the past decade, remains very affordable when compared to similar municipalities across the country.

[redir]

I think Providence has had its day, had the TV show and everything. Richmond VA and Ashville NC are two I would look out for. I could see Reno having a future as well and if you want to go really long term then look again at Detroit. When you've lost everything there is only one way to go and that's up

[echappist]

Originally Posted by redir

I think Providence has had its day, had the TV show and everything. Richmond VA and Ashville NC are two I would look out for. I could see Reno having a future as well and if you want to go really long term then look again at Detroit. When you've lost everything there is only one way to go and that's up

Asheville is a bit too isolated from everything else; RVA, otoh, seems like a place ready for growth. Their downtown district is pretty nice, and being close to DC doesn't hurt, either. The housing prices are reasonable as well.

Another place would be Research Triangle as another poster has mentioned. Housing prices have already been on the upswing, and bidding wars are becoming more common.

[Wasatch]

Not sure if people have seen this, but the NY Times had an interesting piece on the most likely contenders for the Amazon HQ.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...l?mcubz=3&_r=0

[paredown]

Portland ME is sprucing up--nice waterfront development, gourmet food etc...

Real winter, though so you need a warm place for winter.

[jwess1234]

Pretty sure Denver was the city that met all of Amazon's criteria so far....

This would make the co more west-coast skewed, which I thought they were trying to avoid, so perhaps they will loosen the criteria for something further east.

[mt2u77]

While I'd never call it a boom city, Minneapolis is quite nice. Great bike culture. Good youthful vibe. Arts. Real winters. Lots of industry. Fairly cheap. Never booms, but never busts either. A good steady-eddie place to live.

[AustinHorse]

Great mountain biking in Philly.

Love the old construction vibe of Pittsburgh but megacondos are sure to be coming

[AngryScientist]

According to the Googles, East St Louis, IL has the highest murder rate in the US, 2017.

i say the next boom city is there. the cinderella story of 2017, from the murder capitol of America to the next big thing.

you heard it here first.