Canada Filter: I live on Vancouver Island, BC. We just had 180mm of rain in a day and a bit. I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. The two do not mix. Where should I move? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Nov 17, 2009 - 37 answers

Please recommend a family therapist in the Twin Cities area, preferably in Apple Valley, Eagan or Burnsville. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2009 - 5 answers

I think my question might be too vague to google properly, so I turn to you. I'm looking for a wide variety of songs about cities. Not necessarily about a specific city, but in general. A couple of examples of the type of song I'm looking for is Dread the Day (Ghosts of Lemora) and Take Back the City (Snow Patrol). I don't care about musical genre. I'll listen to just about anything. :)
posted by sandraregina on Sep 17, 2009 - 47 answers

[AustraliaFilter] Possibly moving to Canberra: All arguments for or against are wanted. [more inside]
posted by 8k on Sep 6, 2009 - 33 answers

Where do I go? Can you recommend your city / town / country based on what you like about it? [more inside]
posted by motsque on Sep 5, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some major cities known for? US and UK, mostly. [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu on Jul 21, 2009 - 38 answers

My fiancee and I currently live in Arlington, VA, a metro-stop outside of DC proper. We've been here four year,s and we can't stand it anymore. We'd like to relocate to a city that's hip, diverse, progressive, and most important, FRIENDLY! We need help. [more inside]
posted by SanctiCrucis05 on Jul 5, 2009 - 50 answers

How do I reduce the amount I'm threatened on the street in an urban environment? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jun 22, 2009 - 47 answers

I've been reading a collection of E.B. White's essays lately and stumbled across the wonderful "Here Is New York," wherein he tries to capture his city in print. I'm looking for similar odes to / summations of other places (preferably of essay-ish length.) [more inside]
posted by theoddball on May 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Urban Planning/Theory Filter: I am looking for writings, preferably available online, about the relationships of adjacent neighborhoods over time. [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Best places to go for stained glass supplies in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area? [more inside]
posted by schnee on Apr 23, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some great examples of cities using new media to connect citizens? to promote a project? to do something awesome? [more inside]
posted by icarus on Apr 10, 2009 - 11 answers

How to determine the most important cities in a state? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Apr 3, 2009 - 22 answers

I live in Madison WI and am looking to move to a larger city, under the impression that being in a larger city will provide me with more exposure and greater opportunities. I was thinking of moving to the outskirts of Chicago because it's close to my family in Madison and I love it there. I also miss Denver CO where I was born, but am unsure what kind of an art community it has. Does anyone know what cities are best for making a living as an artist? I have a degree in illustration but am also trying to get into gallery shows as well if that helps. Thank you very much for any advice.
posted by RaceTheDream on Mar 31, 2009 - 8 answers

How big is the largest U.S. city without a Chinese restaurant? [more inside]
posted by escabeche on Mar 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Best time to visit to find a place to live for August in a) Boston or b) Washington, D.C. metro area/suburbs. [more inside]
posted by fructose on Feb 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Where should I move? I'm finishing up grad school and searching for my first job. My intention has been (and is still) to settle in the Seattle area, but I'm curious about alternate suggestions, because it's good to have a Plan B. [more inside]
posted by sarabeth on Jan 27, 2009 - 21 answers

Help me identify progressive, funky towns and small cities in this Good Ol' U S of A. [more inside]
posted by letahl on Jan 1, 2009 - 81 answers

I once came across a website that recommends equivalent neighborhoods across cities. For example, if you asked for the San Francisco equivalent of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, it might recommend the Castro. Could someone point me to this website?
posted by espertus on Nov 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Are "Dog Parks" a new indicator of urban gentrification? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Nov 13, 2008 - 13 answers

What sortve cities/towns should I consider moving w/ my indoor/outdoor cat? A yard, trees, plants, and small animals to hunt required...and things for me to do as well. [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Aug 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Searching for videos where there are city overviews set to music with vocals. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Jul 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It's a non-fiction book about Chicago in 1893 which reads much like a novel. I'd like to read other books written in the same novel-esque style about some other cities or historic events. Know of any novel-like non-fiction reads?
posted by melodykramer on Jun 29, 2008 - 47 answers

Where can I get a comma or space-separated list of major U.S. cities? [more inside]
posted by bflora on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers

What are the flattest cities in the world? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jun 16, 2008 - 42 answers

Simplicity means different things to different people. In general, do you think it is easier to live a simple life in the city - or the country? An urban environment - or a small town? Does anyone know of any studies done on how stress is raised - or lowered - by simple living in the city versus small town life?
posted by Gerard Sorme on Jun 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Are there any small or medium sized cites that are producing a disproportionate number of famous, ambitious, or motivated people? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on May 29, 2008 - 53 answers

Help me find maps of the world's larger cities! [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 on May 17, 2008 - 7 answers

What one book will allow others to gain the truest insight into the soul of each city or region [more inside]
posted by reenum on May 6, 2008 - 16 answers

Something that's always confounded me about Manhattan and San Francisco in particular: Where do the middle-class families live? Suburbs, obviously, but surely there must be some that live in the city proper. But where?
posted by yalestar on May 5, 2008 - 31 answers

Reading yesterday’s Tales of the City post, I got to wondering: are there any books set in Southeast Asian locations that “sell” their settings the way Tales of the City does for San Francisco, or The Number One Ladies Detective Agency does for Botswana? [more inside]
posted by micketymoc on May 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I need a vacation spot. [more inside]
posted by BradNelson on Mar 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I learn about cities that are built over older cities? I'm more interested in the older cities and what those ruins can teach us. [more inside]
posted by clockworkjoe on Feb 26, 2008 - 15 answers

What is the "bad part of town" for your nearest metropolitan area... and what's the name of the most notoriously "bad" neighborhood(s) in that part of town? [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Feb 14, 2008 - 174 answers

What potential or existing strategies are there for developing large urban economies without relying on international investment, transnational corporations, etc.? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Jan 30, 2008 - 12 answers

I like living in San Francisco, but I'm considering a move in the next few years. Can the hive mind recommend smaller cities with a similar vibe for me to explore? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Jan 2, 2008 - 44 answers

If you could move to any place in the world where would you go to and why? [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo on Jan 2, 2008 - 42 answers

I'll phrase this as succinctly as I can - I'm looking for fictional US cities featured in comic books. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Dec 28, 2007 - 41 answers

Do you know a derogatory nickname for a town or city? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Dec 17, 2007 - 198 answers

Looking for some cool cities with close proximity to agricultural work... [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Nov 29, 2007 - 19 answers

Transportation systems have always dictated the form of cities and places. How does the advent of modern information & communication technology change this? [more inside]
posted by andrewmarc on Nov 11, 2007 - 7 answers

If cities (or the pressure on city services) grow faster than the wealth held by individuals grows, how does the bottom not fall out given that municipal growth is largely funded by taxes? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on Oct 22, 2007 - 34 answers

Is that an old, abandoned ferry in the Arthur Kill? [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard on Oct 8, 2007 - 12 answers

What cities around the world are considered global crossroads where ideas are exchanged? [more inside]
posted by hazel on Jun 24, 2007 - 23 answers

"80% of people grow up to live within a 20 mile radius of where they were born." Is this true? [more inside]
posted by LakesideOrion on Jun 14, 2007 - 27 answers

We are semi-retired and live (and grew up) in Chicago. I went to college in a little river town along the Mississippi in Iowa and we're now thinking about moving to the Quad Cities as we are sick of the density, smog and crime in Chicago and long for slower, more peaceful days. There are some great running trails and fantastic old homes in Iowa in the Historic District, near the River, which appeal to us very much, but I'm worried about the lack of top notch hospitals/doctors and the fact that Iowa taxes both out of state pensions and Social Security. Any thoughts on the benefits or lack of same of the Quads? My husband and I both have some health problems but not immediate ones . Our specialists are in Chicago but I hate to think that we will not be able to enjoy the rest of our lives (we are 63 and 64) waiting for the Grim Reaper or trip to the ER. Thanks for any help.
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Jun 13, 2007 - 10 answers

I know there's "walking tour" audio you can buy for your ipod for major cities, but there must be quirky audio tourguides for offbeat neighborhood tours (that are free). I'm thinking, like in NYC, a guide to scenes from Woody Allen movies. What's the word for these walking guide audios, and where are some good ones for NYC, Philly, and Baltimore/DC?
posted by luser on Apr 4, 2007 - 9 answers

MixCDFilter: I need songs that have names of american cities or states in the title. Would prefer cities though. [more inside]
posted by ShawnString on Mar 15, 2007 - 90 answers

Is there a city with an awesome public transportation system that won't break the bank? [more inside]
posted by english lit.ter bug on Mar 4, 2007 - 40 answers

What is the point of "sister cities"? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jan 29, 2007 - 17 answers