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There is maybe one thing I haven't seen people mention, and that is, at least in the U.S., the cultural homogeneity of a rural city just doesn't cut it. Many ci
by adamhp 5y ago
There is maybe one thing I haven't seen people mention, and that is, at least in the U.S., the cultural homogeneity of a rural city just doesn't cut it. Many cities attract a large variety of ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures.
Furthermore, because we are uncomfortable paying more than $8-10 for a good burger, the best chefs reside in cities where the population can sustain their business. The primary reason I don't leave my city is the access to some of the best food in the country. That's kind of it. Everyone has their ethics and codes and vices, but I'm not giving up ramen or Peruvian chicken anytime soon.
- breckenedge 5y agoHah I love this. Yes cities are still the only place you can really experience the full breadth of culture. Art museums, concert halls, shopping, worship places, and great food selection keep me in the city.
- JoeAltmaier 5y agoHm. I go to the city for art museums and concert halls. Worship places are everywhere. Food selections again, I can find in a nearby city occasionally. So living outside a city has few downsides, and many upsides it seems. As I tell anybody that will listen, "Life at home, visit the circus"
- breckenedge 5y agoCommuting into the city to do those things is just not the same to me. I used to do it, but I'm now much happier living within my city.
- JoeAltmaier 5y agoCOmmuting? It takes me less time to drive into the city, than it takes a resident to cross town.