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Noticeably missing is any city in Ohio.

 

Based on their apparent criteria for inclusion (hippies and smoking pot) I'm not surprised. Maybe Yellow Springs could have made it if it was a little more excited and not as layed back?

 

I'm surprised by KC and a few others. But my only major disagreement is Albuquerque. I'm generally happy to pass that city at 80 mph. Somehow I just don't see 20 somethings clamoring to go to a balloon festival.

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Albuquerque is pretty boring from what I saw of it...and there's this weird haze floating over the city that is very visible as you approach it by car.  Santa Fe, on the other hand, seems pretty cool from what I've heard, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet.

^Not so fast... these lists are crazy altogether....

 

Study: Cleveland One of the Worst-Run Cities in U.S.

Posted on: 8:49 pm, January 4, 2014, by Monica Volante

 

A review by 24/7 Wall Street concluded that Cleveland is one of the worst-run cities in the country, according to the Huffington Post.

 

The study reviewed the 100 largest U.S. cities by population and then examined factors such as economy, job market and crime level.

 

Cleveland ranked #7 due to its poverty rate, long-running population loss and crime. The study also shows that Cleveland had the second-highest rate of vacant homes in 2012, trailing only Detroit.

 

http://fox8.com/2014/01/04/review-cleveland-one-of-the-worst-run-cities-in-u-s/

Albuquerque is pretty boring from what I saw of it...and there's this weird haze floating over the city that is very visible as you approach it by car.  Santa Fe, on the other hand, seems pretty cool from what I've heard, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet.

 

Haven't been to Santa Fe yet, it's on my list.

 

Now Flagstaff AZ should be on this list. It's really appealing to outdoorsy and artist types as well. A very cool, scenic and well-kept downtown...it could very well be the next Asheville NC.

"Cleveland ranked #7 due to its poverty rate, long-running population loss and crime. The study also shows that Cleveland had the second-highest rate of vacant homes in 2012, trailing only Detroit."

 

Because these are all variables the govt. can control how?

 

 

^Not so fast... these lists are crazy altogether....

 

Study: Cleveland One of the Worst-Run Cities in U.S.

Posted on: 8:49 pm, January 4, 2014, by Monica Volante

 

A review by 24/7 Wall Street concluded that Cleveland is one of the worst-run cities in the country, according to the Huffington Post.

 

The study reviewed the 100 largest U.S. cities by population and then examined factors such as economy, job market and crime level.

 

Cleveland ranked #7 due to its poverty rate, long-running population loss and crime. The study also shows that Cleveland had the second-highest rate of vacant homes in 2012, trailing only Detroit.

 

http://fox8.com/2014/01/04/review-cleveland-one-of-the-worst-run-cities-in-u-s/

Fox picked up an "advertorial" posted by people who run a blog out of their studio apartment on the upper eastside?  WHAT BS!

Cincy, Dayton, Columbus make most affordable cities list. Lots of venom in the comments from clueless people, of course.

 

www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/07/2014-most-affordable-cities_n_4554763.html

I definitely think it is good press. Unfortunate that people write us off so quickly though, but in a way I am happy about it because it keeps the cost of living low for the rest of us.

 

I know when I get out of college I have no intention of moving anywhere outside Dayton preferably, but I would venture to Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Toledo, of Detroit if necessary. Nowhere else though - California and NY, etc. are way outside of my budget haha.

Albuquerque is pretty boring from what I saw of it...and there's this weird haze floating over the city that is very visible as you approach it by car.  Santa Fe, on the other hand, seems pretty cool from what I've heard, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet.

 

 

Haven't been to Santa Fe yet, it's on my list.

 

Now Flagstaff AZ should be on this list. It's really appealing to outdoorsy and artist types as well. A very cool, scenic and well-kept downtown...it could very well be the next Asheville NC.

 

Where is this flagstaff you speak of?  I've been there about 7 times over the last year and outside of a chipotle that's delicious after hiking or skiing on their 1 - 1 1/2 mountain(s) I haven't seen much there.  Maybe I'm not giving it a fair shake, but have not been impressed.  I wish Bisbee, AZ was at the bottom of a mountain you could ski on... much cooler in my opinion.  But again, maybe I'm just not giving it a chance.

^ I know there are approx. 20 Mex restaurants other than Chipotle.  And there are maybe 25 cool bars. Are you sticking by the interstate exit/suburban sections of town?

 

I haven't heard of Bisbee, will check it out!

^ I know there are approx. 20 Mex restaurants other than Chipotle.  And there are maybe 25 cool bars. Are you sticking by the interstate exit/suburban sections of town?

 

I haven't heard of Bisbee, will check it out!

Cool, ya I haven't done much except for going on the main arterials.  I'll make it a point to check it out (if it ever snows on that mountain again... man, I want to ski!)

^It's not that hard to spell Cincinnati...

 

There are only four Japanese cities on this list. Is Sapporo (pop 2.2 million) really less 'global' than Madison, Wisconsin?

Nagoya, an urban area of 8 million and home to Toyota, is 'sufficiency'? It's the third largest urban area in Japan.

One American city which is glaringly off the list (no matter how much negative publicity the city has received since the recession/financial crisis)- is Detroit.

One American city which is glaringly off the list (no matter how much negative publicity the city has received since the recession/financial crisis)- is Detroit.

 

Detroit's on there. Under Beta.

One American city which is glaringly off the list (no matter how much negative publicity the city has received since the recession/financial crisis)- is Detroit.

 

Detroit's on there. Under Beta.

 

Ahh... Beta- (same as Cleveland).  Missed it the first time, though I looked for Detroit like 5 times before I originally posted and didn't see it.  Guess I was expecting Detroit to score higher. 

Is there any criteria listed for these rankings? I checked the website and couldn't find any posted.

I inferred it was something along the lines of global name recognition, perhaps...

^How would you measure that, though?

I inferred it was something along the lines of global name recognition, perhaps...

 

Your first hint must have been Jerusalem's bottom-of-the-barrel ranking.

That makes sense.  Sorry, it was just a guess.  Wasn't trying to touch a nerve ;)

From the Wikipedia paged linked to by bumsquare:

 

Alpha++ cities are New York City and London, which are vastly more integrated with the global economy than any other cities.

Alpha+ cities complement New York City and London by filling advanced service niches for the global economy.

Alpha & Alpha- cities are cities that link major economic regions into the world economy.

Beta level cities are cities that link moderate economic regions into the world economy.

Gamma level cities are cities that link smaller economic regions into the world economy.

Sufficiency level cities are cities that have a sufficient degree of services so as to not be obviously dependent on world cities.

I actually think the GAWC is pretty legit, but to each his own I guess.

I actually think the GAWC is pretty legit, but to each his own I guess.

 

Generally, but there seem to be a lot of arbitrary and awkward choices. Why is Pittsburgh so far below its peer cities? Why is Raleigh so high? Shouldn't New Orleans be higher? etc...

I would not think anyone on most lists would move or locate a business to one of these cities just because they are on the list.

The unhappiest U.S. metro areas to work in, according to Forbes.com:

 

1. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH (Index score of 3.32)

 

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (Index score of 3.52)

 

3. Indianapolis, IN (Index score of 3.55)

 

4. Denver-Aurora, CO (Index score of 3.56)

 

5. Pittsburgh, PA (Index score of 3.58)

 

6. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Index score of 3.59)

 

7. Columbus, OH (Index score of 3.61)

 

8. Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA (Index score of 3.63)

 

9. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (Index score of 3.63)

 

10. Arlington, VA (Index score of 3.64)

 

 

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/24458867/forbes-says-cincinnati-is-the-unhappiest-city-to-work-in

Orlando?  I thought Disneyworld was the happiest place on Earth?

The unhappiest U.S. metro areas to work in, according to Forbes.com:

 

1. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH (Index score of 3.32)

 

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (Index score of 3.52)

 

3. Indianapolis, IN (Index score of 3.55)

 

4. Denver-Aurora, CO (Index score of 3.56)

 

5. Pittsburgh, PA (Index score of 3.58)

 

6. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Index score of 3.59)

 

7. Columbus, OH (Index score of 3.61)

 

8. Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA (Index score of 3.63)

 

9. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (Index score of 3.63)

 

10. Arlington, VA (Index score of 3.64)

 

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/24458867/forbes-says-cincinnati-is-the-unhappiest-city-to-work-in

 

Pretty much all of those metros are growing in population, some very fast, and generally have good economies.  They can't be that miserable.

Orlando?  I thought Disneyworld was the happiest place on Earth?

I imagine wearing a plushie costume in Florida in the summer is pretty miserable.

Pretty much all of those metros are growing in population, some very fast, and generally have good economies.  They can't be that miserable.

 

Haven't you ever heard that misery loves company?  :)

Oh, no, we have a Like button.  I've never noticed it.  Not sure if I like that.  Now people like Hts121 are gonna be fishing for my coveted Like button clicks.

I was going to ask you 'what like button', but I checked on my phone and there it is. I guess my IT overlords don't approve of such functions.

^^7/10 in great lakes states. Makes me wonder if Orkin just has more locations in the area.

^Or it could be that the Midwest has a greater awareness of the problem, with more calls coming in due to awareness than in other parts of the country.  Statistics often don't tell the whole story (in Cleveland, for example, there's been many public meetings about the issue along with a County Bed-Bug Task Force which has been created; all increasing awareness.  With greater awareness, more calls are made).

 

You never know...

I am sure Ohio being a business, culture & entertainment center has a lot to do with it.

Where the economy booms so go the bedbugs.

I am sure Ohio being a business, culture & entertainment center has a lot to do with it.

Where the economy booms so go the bedbugs.

 

The economy is booming? In Ohio?

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

ask the bedbugs

Not necessarily a "list," but Triple-A Diamond ratings are out:

 

http://newsroom.aaa.com/diamond-ratings/

 

No five-diamond restaurants in the state.  Cincinnati has 5 4-diamond restaurants, Columbus 2, and Cleveland 1. 

There is a five-diamond hotel in Aurora (the Inn Walden).  Columbus has 5 hotels that make the 4-diamond list, Cincinnati 3, and Cleveland 2. 

 

(No idea how exactly they come up with these lists, but still interesting to see these kind of ratings.) 

I wasn't overly surprised that Cleveland only had one restaraunt (Lola) with a 4 star or higher rating because Clevelanders - while they love to eat out and eat good - just aren't all that big on 'fine dining' IMO.  That said, both Giovani's in Beachwood and Leapord in Aurora received 4 stars as well..... they just aren't listed under 'Cleveland'

^I'd looked at Aurora on the map and wasn't sure if it was considered a Cleveland suburb or Akron suburb.  Or maybe there isn't really a difference and it's all just NEO. 

 

The Cincinnati restaurants are all very good, but there is definitely a "fine dining" air about all of them. 

 

Has anybody been to the "Inn Walden"?

I'm surprised the 21c in Cincinnati didn't make the AAA Four Diamond Hotels list.

I've visited the Inn at Walden back in my event planning days. A group from my job has a retreat there pretty much every year. It's nice, but it didn't blow me away. But then again I only visited, I didn't stay there.

^I'd looked at Aurora on the map and wasn't sure if it was considered a Cleveland suburb or Akron suburb.  Or maybe there isn't really a difference and it's all just NEO. 

 

The Cincinnati restaurants are all very good, but there is definitely a "fine dining" air about all of them. 

 

Has anybody been to the "Inn Walden"?

 

Aurora is kind of in between.  It is in the Akron metro (due to it being in Summit County..... the extreme northern part of the county), but probably has an even split of commuters.  It is easily accessible from the east side suburbs of Cleveland.  If Cleveland drew its boundaries like Columbus, it might even fall within the City proper.

 

I've never been to the restaurant in Aurora.  Lola I would consider very upscale, but not quite fine dining.  Giovanni's is the epitome of fine dining.  They know your name before you even ask for your table and good luck trying to empty out your water glass before it is re-filled by the water boy standing at attention not too far away. 

 

 

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