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?
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posted by micketymoc
on May 4, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by clockworkjoe
on Feb 26, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Feb 14, 2008 -
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What potential or existing strategies are there for developing large urban economies without relying on international investment, transnational corporations, etc.?
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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?
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posted by quadog
on Jan 2, 2008 -
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I'll phrase this as succinctly as I can - I'm looking for
fictional US cities featured in comic books. Can you help?
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posted by kbanas
on Dec 28, 2007 -
41 answers
Transportation systems have always dictated the form of cities and places. How does the advent of modern information & communication technology change this?
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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?
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posted by regicide is good for you
on Oct 22, 2007 -
34 answers
What cities around the world are considered global crossroads where ideas are exchanged?
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posted by hazel
on Jun 24, 2007 -
23 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.
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posted by ShawnString
on Mar 15, 2007 -
90 answers
Help me figure out how find my perfect place to live: someplace temperate to warm, with a low cost of living and a growing population and economy
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posted by objdoc
on Dec 12, 2006 -
35 answers
When I moved from one town in Mass to another 4 years ago the rate DOUBLED. I can't move back there (commuting) but I'm looking for a town by town comparison. Googled it, Groups too, maybe too deep down, maybe queries were weak. Where if anywhere can I find this info?
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posted by Grand Wahzoo
on Nov 3, 2006 -
10 answers
I am looking for a comprehensive list of cities by country, that can be uploaded to a database. The list needs to show the local name for the city, and if it showed the English version too that would be good, but not essential. I am able to pay if required, though obviously would prefer not to.
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posted by chill
on Oct 10, 2006 -
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I live in Beijing. I want to take a 3-day solo trip to another Chinese city to get a feel for how the majority of urban Chinese live--outside of Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen. Where should I go?
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posted by jbb7
on Oct 9, 2006 -
16 answers
Which video games have the most realistic depictions of real-life environments?
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posted by Gortuk
on Sep 10, 2006 -
16 answers
LanguageFilter: Cypriot. Cairene. Dubliner. These are beautiful, and I'd like more. Name some favourite or exotic words denoting city of origin or residence. And what is the word for this type of word?
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posted by poweredbybeard
on Aug 8, 2006 -
76 answers
If you had $1600 USD/mo in after-tax income, absolutely no debt, $15K (US) in savings, and a job that allowed you to work from anywhere in the world with a net connection, where would you live?
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posted by fuzzbean
on Jun 17, 2006 -
54 answers
Help my wife and I find a city to live in. We have an opportunity to spend three or four days in another city to get the feel of it and would like recommendations on where we should go.
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posted by yangwar
on Apr 27, 2006 -
24 answers
Why is it more expensive to live in a city? Is it simply supply and demand? Bonus points for relevant references and data.
posted by koenie
on Apr 26, 2006 -
19 answers
I have had eczema all my life, but it has never been as bad as when I’ve lived in Boston, where I live now. I’m appealing to a small subgroup of people on this site, but I’m hoping I can appeal to people with sensitive skin and eczema who live in some of the places where I’m considering moving
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posted by abbyladybug
on Mar 13, 2006 -
27 answers
Why are some cities dirtier than others? What tactics can a dirty city learn from clean cities, to keep their streets free of litter?
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posted by edverb
on Mar 5, 2006 -
14 answers
A dear friend of mine (female, single, Italian, outgoing, mid-30's) has been offered an excellent job in Houston. She has only visited the city twice, for business, and she's wondering if she'll adapt well. More inside.
posted by matteo
on Mar 3, 2006 -
40 answers
TrainFilter: How long do subway rails last? Given the heavy pounding and near constant use that subway rails undergo, how long do they last? Are they simply replaced when I'm not looking?
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posted by generichuman
on Jan 3, 2006 -
19 answers
RelocationFilter: Help me find my spot! I'm basically looking for a city like Montreal, but located within the United States. Where should I move?
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posted by TurkishGolds
on Nov 1, 2005 -
46 answers
I am trying to find a list of cities that span two or more states (e.g. Kansas City MO/KS). Anyone?
posted by xmutex
on Aug 26, 2005 -
42 answers
Are there any consumer-grade virtual city products out there? Back in '92 or '94, it seemed obvious that an impossibly costly but "killer" internet app would be a click-to-nav 3D city, built out of photographs of an actual city. Games like Grand Theft Auto and Katamari Damacy demonstrate that it could be done if you subset the city properly and keep the models simple enough. Has anyone done this at the retail leve, or research level?
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posted by b1tr0t
on Feb 10, 2005 -
11 answers
The economics of Chinatown: why is stuff so cheap there? [Your fortune says: more inside!]
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posted by stonerose
on Jan 10, 2005 -
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CityFilter: You are preparing to {take over the world, choose a city to spend the rest of your life in, do amazing things, have some great life experiences} and you have your choice of any city outside of the United States or the United Kingdom in which to start. You come from a traditionally backwater part of the midwest US, but you've lived in some major metro areas in the US, also. Which city do you choose as your {place to live, base of operations, favorite city, place to find anything/everything}, and why? Inspired by
Civil_Disobedient's comment about the most complicated square mile on earth.
posted by arimathea
on Dec 18, 2004 -
32 answers
UrbanAngerFilter: Do you get angry just getting around your city? What do you do about it? [+]
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posted by LondonYank
on Dec 9, 2004 -
35 answers
Chicago vs. St. Louis: I have job offers in both cities. I have never lived in either city, and I would have to work quite a bit harder at the Chicago job. I have specific questions inside, but the bottom line question is: Is the Windy City worth it? [more inside].
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posted by gd779
on Aug 24, 2004 -
23 answers
If one is trying to get a feel for a city in just two or three days, what are the main things that one should see or do?
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posted by guyincognito
on May 25, 2004 -
12 answers
AskMefi, what would you say are the best places to live, for those of multiracial descent? NYC, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area are all good, but where else have people found acceptance and feel comfortable?
posted by jare2003
on Apr 29, 2004 -
47 answers
I'm reading a
book about the London Underground that cites Paris as a radial city and New York as a grid city while claiming that London is unclassifiable. I'd never thought much about alternates to the grid system.
My question is, can anyone point to alternate schemes for organizing cities? Or know of/live in particular cities that exemplify one scheme or another?
posted by jeffhoward
on Mar 12, 2004 -
41 answers
