RichmondJake said:Sonoma, California. Great weather, near the heart of the wine country, close to San Francisco....the list is nearly endless.
Huston said:Not Tallahassee, jessearl. I was there last week and tried to stay without a car. Stayed downtown, for a conference at FSU and the State Capital. Could walk, not that big of deal, but…I forgot my toothbrush, etc… and there was nowhere to walk to buy that kind of stuff downtown. I walked down Tennessee Ave and was about run over by busses and cars every 2 seconds.
But, it was beautiful (city and FSU campus), and the people were VERY friendly. And Leon Pub gets a big thumbs up!
plannerkat said:I went to planning school in Tallahassee and never could get past the irony of the state planning agency being located way out on the ring road.
Repo Man said:I have a few places that I would consider "Best Places To Live"
NYC - So much going on, you could never get bored
plannerkat said:I went to planning school in Tallahassee and never could get past the irony of the state planning agency being located way out on the ring road. Was always disappointed by the lack of basic amenities, specifically a grocery store, downtown, as that is where I lived. I was very nearly mowed down several times on Tennessee Street due to the piss-poor separation of pedestrians & the roadway. On the plus side, as you mentioned, it is a beautiful city and the local government was always sponsoring downtown events that drew pretty significant crowds. And I do miss the Leon Pub!
donk said:Here is what I need to consider someplace a best place to live:
1) Size: Medium to small (ie 25 000 -150 000)
2) Location: 2-3 hour drive to a large place, must have 4 distinct seasons, will settle for three (Fall, Summer, Winter)
3) Should have a university or community college, or have easy access to one.
4) wages and house prices should be such that you could afford to live in the town where you work
5) Must have at least one non religious bookstore.
6) Good fish and chip place a plus
7) Opportunity for participation in organized religion a plus.
8) Easy access to the outdoors essential (state park etc.)
Any hints on a place like this, that is seeking a planner would be appreciated.
donk said:Here is what I need to consider someplace a best place to live:
1) Size: Medium to small (ie 25 000 -150 000)
2) Location: 2-3 hour drive to a large place, must have 4 distinct seasons, will settle for three (Fall, Summer, Winter)
3) Should have a university or community college, or have easy access to one.
4) wages and house prices should be such that you could afford to live in the town where you work
5) Must have at least one non religious bookstore.
6) Good fish and chip place a plus
7) Opportunity for participation in organized religion a plus.
8) Easy access to the outdoors essential (state park etc.)
Any hints on a place like this, that is seeking a planner would be appreciated.
donk said:Any hints on a place like this, that is seeking a planner would be appreciated.
I spent 2 years at FAMU in Tallahassee. Loved the school but hated the town. Ditto on the lack of basic amenities within a reasonable distance for students.
apagano said:
I guess my idealized city would combine the cultural amenities of Cleveland with the walkability and affordability of small-town Pennsylvania, plus plenty of sports and good public transit like NYC. I would want it to be close enough to a major city to get there easily by train, but not so close that suburban growth overwhelms the small city atmosphere. But since that doesn't exist, I'll probably just choose NYC and deal with the high rents.
Huston said:Not Tallahassee, jessearl. I was there last week and tried to stay without a car. Stayed downtown, for a conference at FSU and the State Capital. Could walk, not that big of deal, but…I forgot my toothbrush, etc… and there was nowhere to walk to buy that kind of stuff downtown. I walked down Tennessee Ave and was about run over by busses and cars every 2 seconds.
lakelander said:I think mid sized cities like Savannah or Charleston would be great places to live because they have a lot of character, diversified economies, and big city amenities.
Trail Nazi said:Tallahassee is great. I would live there again in a heartbeat. I admit that there is a lack of amenities downtown, but it is still a cool town. .
Zoning Goddess said:You're a sicko Seminole. I'm a Gator; therefore Tallahassee sucks. A great city? Hmmmmm.... unfortunately, there are NONE in Florida. Fun cities, yes. But not great. Small towns, we have the best!
Trail Nazi said:Gainesville sucks! You evil reptile. Florida does have some great small towns. And they have Publix.
Zoning Goddess said:For everyone's edification: Trail Nazi is addicted to Publix icing (by the pound), and that was BEFORE she got pregnant....!
plankton said:Hood River, Oregon is top-notch if you like progressive smaller cities (10,000 or so) in a dynamic natural setting with good proximity to metro area.
1 hour to Portland and in the Columbia Gorge where waterfalls and friendly folks abound. Only if we could do something about all those darn dams (at least the minimal hydro-electric producers way up stream on the Snake).
Nobody get any ideas about applying for any planning vacancies there 'kay.
donk said:must have 4 distinct seasons, will settle for three (Fall, Summer, Winter)
jessearl said:You have to love the Tennessee Waltz.
Trail Nazi said:Tennessee street, you waltz it.![]()
lakelander said:Originally posted by Zoning Goddess
For everyone's edification: Trail Nazi is addicted to Publix icing (by the pound), and that was BEFORE she got pregnant....!
Well you should like Lakeland. Publix practically runs this town, since their headquarters and most of their manufacturing and distribution facilities are located here. BTW, that icing is pretty good!
ts corbitt said:I work in White Plains, a much bigger city, in Westchester County, NY... and I think it is a great city (no I dont work for the City of White Plains).
15 minute train to Manhattan
blocks of outdoor street cafes
great deli's/pizza/sushi...
great shopping
Major University (Pace)
Beautiful residential neighborhoods...
10 Miles to Long Island Sound
5 Miles to Glorious Hudson River
Lotsa Flowers/street plantings
Semi-pedestrian friendly.
lakelander said:I think mid sized cities like Savannah or Charleston would be great places to live because they have a lot of character, diversified economies, and big city amenities.
Wulf9 said:ICloverdale is in a beautiful setting at the end of the Alexander Valley,