tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post6253743397572052117..comments2023-10-25T06:04:16.174-04:00Comments on Dr. Traffic: Atlanta envies CharlotteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-15694289150171978412009-03-24T09:53:00.000-04:002009-03-24T09:53:00.000-04:00Can anyone speak to "why Charlotte is great?" Ser...Can anyone speak to "why Charlotte is great?" Seriously, without even the mentioning the negative posts or things I could say, I am yet to hear or see anything that makes Charlotte great or desireable. The vague mentions of 'things every major sity has' is what? Riverwalk, zoos, museums, activities, schools, what? Not seeing it. Shopping? Has to be something you can't find EVERYWHERE else. Get it? I mean one PB and one PBK is not cutting it. Close proximty to some fun things I guess, but still not IN Charlotte. So, anyone? What is SO great? If you mention something, please don't forget to explain the "why" of your mention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-41359940127748803392008-07-10T11:12:00.000-04:002008-07-10T11:12:00.000-04:00To the numbskull arguing population numbers and ur...To the numbskull arguing population numbers and urban density. The City limit size of the City of Atlanta proper is extremely small compared to most Cities, resulting in a smaller portion of the total metro population. In fact, the City of Charlotte proper is almost twice the size of the City of Atlanta proper.<BR/><BR/>Fact: <BR/>City of Atlanta proper = 132 square miles<BR/>City of Atlanta population = 519,145<BR/><BR/>City of Charlotte proper = 242.9 square miles<BR/>City of Charlotte population = 645,117Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-35672692206159443292008-07-10T10:33:00.000-04:002008-07-10T10:33:00.000-04:00I live in Uptown Charlotte and spend about 12-15 w...I live in Uptown Charlotte and spend about 12-15 weeks every year on business in Atlanta. I stay in Atlanta a week at a time and split time b/w Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown. If the arguement is over which City is more "urban" or pedestrian friendly, it goes to Atlanta hands-down. It is not even close. All three Atlanta neighborhoods that I mention are extremely foot traffic oriented (although much of this has happened within last five years) and one you can hope from one to another with a quick trip on the MARTA rail line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-17671679641252821772008-07-10T10:16:00.000-04:002008-07-10T10:16:00.000-04:00This blog is riduculous. It is like comparing Cha...This blog is riduculous. It is like comparing Charlotte to Columbia, SC. Totally different set of issues and challenges. As a previous post stated, comparing Charlotte to Atlanta in the 80's would be fair. Also, it is obvious that the same person is making most of the posts in defense of Charlotte. Just another example of why Charlotte is so, so small town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-39886652986374234742008-07-09T09:01:00.000-04:002008-07-09T09:01:00.000-04:00Really? Over three months and still no new posts?...Really? Over three months and still no new posts? Bring back the old Dr. Traffic!spidrwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602311652096801973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-59296971576751637112008-07-02T10:36:00.000-04:002008-07-02T10:36:00.000-04:00The reference that Atlantans live in suburbs and a...<B>The reference that Atlantans live in suburbs and away from city center is just simply not true. In fact, if you look at the trends over the last 10 years, you will see that the intown neighborhoods are some of the fastest growing in the entire metro Atlanta area. </B><BR/><BR/>Nonsense. The intown neighborhoods are the "fastest growing" because currently almost nobody lives there. Buckhead isn't even walkable from downtown due to the way the streetscape is cut up by interstates and 8-lane highways, and the district itself is barely walkable due to lack of pedestrian improvements over the last 30 years -- so for all intents and purposes it's just a vertical suburb. <BR/><BR/>Some facts that pretty much close the case:<BR/>Atlanta city population - 486,000<BR/>Atlanta metro population - 5.1 million<BR/>Ratio of urban to suburban residents - roughly 1:10<BR/>Largest proportionate daytime population gain due to commuters in the nation. <BR/>Longest workday commute per person in the nation. <BR/>Second most dangerous city for pedestrians in the nation, behind Tampa. <BR/><BR/>At least in Charlotte you have the <I>option</I> to try and live an urban lifestyle, even if there are still some elements missing. Atlanta is hopelessly suburban by nature, and its physical layout prevents that from ever changing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-86345157704877405302008-07-02T04:26:00.000-04:002008-07-02T04:26:00.000-04:00Well this is an interesting forum. I don't even w...Well this is an interesting forum. I don't even want to think about getting in a silly argument of Charlotte Vs. Atlanta. I have lived in both cities at different times and in Atlanta during this decade. I think both cities have positive and negative aspects. Who cares if one is better than the other? I don't anymore especially not after reading this forum.John Keelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794758194665322912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-39082270695395747112008-06-29T18:37:00.000-04:002008-06-29T18:37:00.000-04:00This blog has not had anything new since March 31s...This blog has not had anything new since March 31st. Did Steve Harrison get fired during the recent round of layoffs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-27746224039187844442008-06-26T11:36:00.000-04:002008-06-26T11:36:00.000-04:00I loved Atlanta when I went last weekend. It was ...I loved Atlanta when I went last weekend. It was great that we never needed our car...we took cabs and took the train/bus to the concert at Lakewood. It very much reminds me of Charlotte, which I also happen to love. I do have a problem with greedy folks in Charlotte that want everyone to make it easier for them to live 30 miles outside the city...ummm...don't care...the traffic never bothers me...i've been taking public transportation for years...so I think you folks that live so far out really have no room to complain...you wanted a bigger house for less money...and you want the rest of us to foot the bill (more roads! more roads!) Yeah..I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-7999188155971048402008-06-26T09:44:00.000-04:002008-06-26T09:44:00.000-04:00To the person tired of the hustle-bustle of Atlant...To the person tired of the hustle-bustle of Atlanta and considering a move to Charlotte, a little advice from someone who made that mistake, DON’T DO IT!!!!! I made that mistake 2 years ago, and regret it almost every day. I have been truly amazed at how little Charlotte has to offer in the way of arts, entertainment, unique dining opportunities, etc., etc. Charlotte really is like one oversized suburb, although I’d say the Atlanta suburbs of North Gwinnett, with minor league hockey, arena football and soon to be AAA baseball, have more to offer than all of metro Charlotte. If you like strip malls and chain restaurants though, maybe Charlotte is your place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-71329478092745666032008-06-25T20:42:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:42:00.000-04:00Anonymous said...While Charlotte prides itself on ...<B>Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/>While Charlotte prides itself on landing a NASCAR museum, Atlanta is chosen over DC, NYC and Chicago to be home to the new National Health Museum </B><BR/><BR/>So Atlanta is getting the new National Health Museum. Why does this matter as it won't attract people from all over the country. <BR/><BR/>Furthermore, the fact that Atlanta will have this new museum does not place it in the same league as NYC, DC or Chicago. Not even close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-13852076646045942362008-06-25T20:38:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:38:00.000-04:00Anonymous said...Confirmation that metro Atlanta i...<B>Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/>Confirmation that metro Atlanta is indeed home to 3rd most Fortunue 500 headquarters-<BR/><BR/>Article taken from the Business Chronicle, April 20-26, 2007<BR/><BR/>Fifteen Georgia companies made the Fortune 500 list for 2007, and Atlanta ranked No. 3 in the nation among cities with the most Fortune 500 headquarters.</B><BR/><BR/>LOL!! YOU'RE WRONG YET AGAIN. <BR/><BR/>The 2008 Fortune 500 list was released this past April and here is the link that proves you are wrong: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2008/<BR/><BR/>Again, the city of Atlanta ranks behind New York, Houston, Dallas, and Chicago. The Atlanta metro doesn't even rank in the top ten. Heck, two of Atlanta's companies dropped from the Fortune 500 this year. <BR/><BR/>Get your facts straight before arguing with others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-87768051911891978162008-06-23T11:24:00.000-04:002008-06-23T11:24:00.000-04:00While Charlotte prides itself on landing a NASCAR ...While Charlotte prides itself on landing a NASCAR museum, Atlanta is chosen over DC, NYC and Chicago to be home to the new National Health Museum ( http://www.nationalhealthmuseum.org/news/articles/atlanta_location.html ). Which would you rather be home to? Sadly, I am afraid that many here in Charlotte would say NASCAR, which explains in part Charlotte's less than desirable reputation around the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-15081200509442841462008-06-23T10:58:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:58:00.000-04:00I grew up in Atlanta and will move back there just...I grew up in Atlanta and will move back there just as soon as I retire. Charlotte is ok, but really lacks the cultural offerings that I desire to experience in my years of retirement. The reference that Atlantans live in suburbs and away from city center is just simply not true. In fact, if you look at the trends over the last 10 years, you will see that the intown neighborhoods are some of the fastest growing in the entire metro Atlanta area. You think there is a lot of condo development in Charlotte, well it is small, small business compared to what is happening in Atlanta’s midtown, buckhead, downtown and perimeter center districts. I would argue that individually, everyone of the mentioned districts within Atlanta offer much, much more in the way of walkable, transit oriented areas with abundant restaurants, shopping, entertainment and cultural offerings, than Uptown Charlotte. On a related note, the fact that someone tried to compare Charlotte to NYC is one of the most ludicrous things I have ever heard in my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-58300678132315152232008-06-23T10:35:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:35:00.000-04:00"Or do we just have too many idiotic millionaires ..."Or do we just have too many idiotic millionaires who only care about their prized W-stickered SUV?!?!!"<BR/><BR/>Most of these types only dream of being millionaires. They are too busy trying to "live the image"-poseurs. Which makes their bumper stickers all the more ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>I don't have any problem with a comprehensive light rail system for Charlotte. I understand though that Charlotte is very low on the list for Federal funding. So where is the city going to get the $$$? Also, while the South Blvd. corridor is currently a success, it fails to tap into a large and growing population node at Ballantyne. Given all the hoopla and back patting, this rail line ends in an area relatively devoid of any high density residential land use. Had it been extended just a few miles, it would have tapped into 10's or perhaps 100's of thousands of additional riders. With that said, I fail to see how this rail line could be held as a model for light rail corridor development...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-91993793865688418182008-06-23T10:34:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:34:00.000-04:00Confirmation that metro Atlanta is indeed home to ...Confirmation that metro Atlanta is indeed home to 3rd most Fortunue 500 headquarters-<BR/><BR/>Article taken from the Business Chronicle, April 20-26, 2007<BR/><BR/>Fifteen Georgia companies made the Fortune 500 list for 2007, and Atlanta ranked No. 3 in the nation among cities with the most Fortune 500 headquarters.<BR/><BR/>Fortune compiles its annual list of the biggest and best businesses based on 2006 fiscal and calendar year financial performance, focusing on revenue.<BR/><BR/>The Home Depot Inc.(NYSE:HD) dropped from a ranking of 14 in 2005 to 17 in 2006, with $90.8 billion in revenue. <BR/>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) moved up one spot to 43, with $47.5 billion in revenue last year. <BR/>The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) achieved a 94 ranking, compared with a ranking of 89 in 2005. It had $24.1 billion in revenue for 2006. <BR/>Moving from 120 in 2005 to 118 in 2006 is Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:CCE), which had $19.8 billion in revenue. <BR/>Delta Air Lines Inc. (Pink Sheets: DALRQ), which will soon emerge from Chapter 11, fell one spot to 136 with $17.2 billion in revenue. <BR/>Columbus-based insurer Aflac Inc. (NYSE:AFL) went from 151 in 1005 to 164 in 2006, posting $14.6 billion in revenue. <BR/>Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) generated $14.4 billion in revenue in 2006, but it still fell three spots to 168. <BR/>SunTrust Banks Inc. (NYSE:STI) jumped 34 spots to 183 with $13.3 billion in revenue last year. <BR/>Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) drove up one spot to 244, with $10.6 billion in revenue. <BR/>Calhoun-based carpet and tile company Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:MHK) moved ahead 23 spots to 304, posting $7.9 billion in revenue in 2006. <BR/>Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE:NWL) dropped 11 places to 343 on the list, with revenue of $6.7 billion. <BR/>Beazer Homes USA Inc. built itself a home at 420 with $5.6 billion in revenue, compared with a ranking of 429 in 2005. <BR/>AGCO Corp. (NYSE AG) fell from 399 in 2005 to 421 in 2006, with $5.4 billion in revenue. <BR/>BlueLink Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC) ranked 456 with $4.9 billion in revenue , compared with a ranking of 387 in 2005. <BR/>Energy company Mirant Corp. (NYSE:MIR), which emerged from bankruptcy in 2006 and posted $4.7 billion in revenue, ranked 474, up from 479 in 2005. <BR/>Meriting mention are 11 other Georgia-based companies (with rankings) that made the Fortune 1000: Synovus (NYSE: SNV) at 514; Superior Essex Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSX) at 661; Exide Technologies (Nasdax: XIDE) at 679; AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE:ATG) at 717; Spectrum Brands Inc. (NYSE:SPC) at 729; Georgia Gulf Corp. (NYSE GGC) at 754; Graphic Packaging Corp. (NYSE:GPK) at 766; Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE:AYI) at 769; Rock-Tenn Co. (NYSE:RKT) at 822; Gold Kist Inc.(Nasdaq:GKIS), which is now part of Pilgrim’s Pride, at 824; and Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) at 889.<BR/><BR/>Atlanta placed third among cited with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, behind New York and Houston.<BR/><BR/>“For the sixth year in a row, Atlanta has ranked third on the Fortune 500 list. Even during a slow national period, metro Atlanta has made a strong showing on every measure of economic health - job growth, population growth and housing starts,” and Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. “Atlanta’s robust and diverse economy gives our region a strength that continues to attract new business and talent.”<BR/><BR/>The metro region account for about two-thirds of Georgia’s economy, 72 percent of the state’s job growth and 72 percent of its population growth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-67021585373562837212008-06-18T11:19:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:19:00.000-04:00I have to say as an Atlanta resident (for the past...I have to say as an Atlanta resident (for the past five years), who has grown sick of the hustle and bustle of the city and considered moving to Charlotte, this post has definitely been food for thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-35702587239890291562008-06-18T09:37:00.000-04:002008-06-18T09:37:00.000-04:00There is NOT one large city in the WORLD that does...<B>There is NOT one large city in the <BR/>WORLD that does not have a large homeless population. Think about it, Paris, London, Rome, San Fran, LA, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and on and on and on. Every successful major city also has major traffic congestion. </B><BR/><BR/>True, but Atlanta has these problems beyond normal proportions. You can go to NYC and not experience 1 second of traffic by using public transit, or avoid the homeless for the most part by hanging around in safer areas. But in Atlanta you can't avoid these problems long enough to have a good time... if you aren't sitting in a traffic jam you're getting hassled by a vagrant or intimidated by gangstas. <BR/><BR/>The reason Atlanta residents don't mind these issues as much as visitors is because nobody actually lives in the city; they live out in satellite suburbs where they pretend they don't have to deal with urban reality. At least Charlotte is making an attempt to develop a traditional city core, with medium-density neighborhoods nearby. And we're trying to do it without crushing poverty or soul-sucking traffic being an everyday uptown experience... in that sense we're a lot more like NYC than Atlanta can ever hope to be. A long way to go, but at least the vision is there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-29772297284248244542008-06-17T10:19:00.000-04:002008-06-17T10:19:00.000-04:00Steve! With the astounding success of light rail ...Steve! With the astounding success of light rail and the increasing cost of gasoline, isn't it time to buckle down, get serious, and find creative ways to implement this: http://www.infostruct.org/qcsystemmap.pdf<BR/><BR/>Or do we just have too many idiotic millionaires who only care about their prized W-stickered SUV?!?!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-5847009338095572072008-06-17T08:28:00.000-04:002008-06-17T08:28:00.000-04:00I love this area, but we are NOT Atlanta. Atlanta...I love this area, but we are NOT Atlanta. Atlanta is a metropolis and we are not. We are MUCH, MUCH smaller than Atlanta. You may be able to compare us to Atlanta in the 1970's, but not now. Both cities have much to offer, but to compare them is the classic apples to oranges comparison.KMALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685154632965740073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-76689063752763862292008-06-15T19:22:00.000-04:002008-06-15T19:22:00.000-04:00well, in my opinion. i have not been impressed wit...well, in my opinion. i have not been impressed with the south in general. Atl or charlotte. the mentality is just to narrow for me. living here in charlotte and always getting asked what church you go to, why not married, where you work. these can be conversation starters but this more about being in bible belt south. charlotte has not impressed me. it is not world class. where are the zoos, major downtown parks, highway access to EVERY part of the city, and why is it so dark down here, its like they are against lighting the highways.(485/brookshire/harris blvd) And please for all the folks that think the trees make charlotte beautiful. have you ever lived in a river city,(cincinnati, memphis) coastal city,(san diego, miami) or a mountainous city(denver, portland). that is what makes visual memories and cities stand out. too me charlotte is just dry, and before someone anonymously posts why dont you leave if you dont like it....i'm working on it now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-16459698185706730512008-06-15T11:41:00.000-04:002008-06-15T11:41:00.000-04:00In addition, they are home to more Fortune 500 com...<B>In addition, they are home to more Fortune 500 companies than any metro outside of NYC and Houston.</B><BR/><BR/>You are wrong. <BR/><BR/>New York, Houston, Dallas, and Chicago have more Fortune 500 companies located within their city than Atlanta.<BR/><BR/>As far as metropolitan areas are concerned: New York, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Los Angeles (just to name a few) have more Fortune 500 companies than Atlanta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-74513277370303761652008-06-13T08:30:00.000-04:002008-06-13T08:30:00.000-04:00Multiple posts about homeless people show just how...Multiple posts about homeless people show just how ignorant Charlotte people can be. Do you people not get out? There is NOT one large city in the <BR/>WORLD that does not have a large homeless population. Think about it, Paris, London, Rome, San Fran, LA, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and on and on and on. Every successful major city also has major traffic congestion. People that live in major cities don't sit around and think about this. It is just part of living in one of our world's great cities. Why we in Charlotte are obsessed with other cities problems shows just how insecure we are about our own city. Some of these posts make me embarassed to call Charlotte home. Open your minds!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-134300738330131952008-06-12T23:04:00.000-04:002008-06-12T23:04:00.000-04:00I agree with the above post. People think Atlanta...I agree with the above post. People think Atlanta, they think capital of the south, olympics, coca-cola, cnn, tbs, ups, home depot, world's largest acquarium, etc., etc. One thinks Charlotte, and if they think of anything it is NASCAR. I swear, no matter where I travel, when I say I am from Charlotte, they turn their noses up and say, oh so you like NASCAR I guess. Our po-dunk of a town ain't all that. This post should be comparing us to Greenville, SC, not Atlanta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126774434485619560.post-19586525536227653582008-06-12T22:57:00.000-04:002008-06-12T22:57:00.000-04:00Atlanta must be doing something right. They have ...Atlanta must be doing something right. They have been one of the fastest growing metro areas for three decades, including #2 on the list (to Dalls-FW) since 2000. In addition, they are home to more Fortune 500 companies than any metro outside of NYC and Houston. Plus they are redeveloping like crazy down there. Have you seen Atlantic Station? They just announced a project of similar size and scope near the airport. Everybody that I know that lives down there loves it. I'd certainly love to be there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com