I currently live in Cleveland. It's alright, but the author is going to be in for quite a shock regarding >clean, vibrant downtown area, ... good transit (including lightrail), a diverse economy The city is extremely dirty and constantly has a very bad smell, and the RTA (public transit) is a disaster. The direct downtown area is essentially just a massive parking lot. The economy also consists entirely of the Clevel…
I disagree about RTA comment. I take the 55 almost everyday and it is super clean. The city used to be dirty, but has been rejuvenated from public square to the east bank. It's really bike friendly as far as transportation goes as well.
Why I am moving to Cleveland
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#32Everytime I see a "Why I am moving to ____ " or "Why I am leaving ____", I cringe. 9 out of 10 times, it's OP's specific situation that makes sense, but the articles paint a very generalized rosy picture of the destination or a very generalized terrible picture of the current city (ex: "SF Bay Area has gotten so expensive, commute is horrible, everything sucks.... so I'm moving to Austin, tech community is so great..…
I've rarely seen a few articles(actually they exist) which talks in terms of data, verifiable facts, empirical evidence, and a forecast based on these.
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#33Plus LeBron is leaving next year.
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#34Everytime I see a "Why I am moving to ____ " or "Why I am leaving ____", I cringe. 9 out of 10 times, it's OP's specific situation that makes sense, but the articles paint a very generalized rosy picture of the destination or a very generalized terrible picture of the current city (ex: "SF Bay Area has gotten so expensive, commute is horrible, everything sucks.... so I'm moving to Austin, tech community is so great..…
Agree, often the remarks are heavily opinionated & biased in favor of their own world view, change perspective a little & the whole set up might look awkward. I've rarely seen a few articles(actually they exist) which talks in terms of data, verifiable facts, empirical evidence, and a forecast based on these.
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#35Highly relevant: http://i.imgur.com/CfZnUDG.png
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#36I currently live in Cleveland. It's alright, but the author is going to be in for quite a shock regarding >clean, vibrant downtown area, ... good transit (including lightrail), a diverse economy The city is extremely dirty and constantly has a very bad smell, and the RTA (public transit) is a disaster. The direct downtown area is essentially just a massive parking lot. The economy also consists entirely of the Clevel…
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#38Does anyone have suggestions for underrated (or upcoming) cities with a lot to offer and moderate real estate?
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#39Does anyone have suggestions for underrated (or upcoming) cities with a lot to offer and moderate real estate?
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#40The kinds of industries that dominate in NE Ohio are either advanced chemical manufacturing and medicine through the Cleveland Clinic.
Other comments both positive and negative:
The RTA is pretty bad, but it isn't bad at all by American public transportation standards.
The city has amazing opportunities within the arts for a city of it's size, the museums are really great and free. Additionally, the Cleveland orchestra is relatively cheap to attend and they are one of the best orchestras in the world. Lastly, big acts and shows do come to playhouse square.
Cleveland has some really great public events, Bright Winter and Ingenuity Fest are absolutely amazing. It has an amazing food scene that is constantly expanding, where waiters at top restaurants can also afford a home in the city.
Lastly, for a city that is constantly ranked as one of most out of shape cities in the country, people are so incredibly passionate about this place. In bigger, more global cities, there is less of a desire among the general population to improve the community at large. In Cleveland, everyone is on the same team.
Overall, if you are a person who likes small cities (I personally am not), Cleveland is a pretty great choice overall, especially if cost of homeownership is an important factor in the city you choose to live in.