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I like the idea, but I'm not sure the money's quite enough motivation for most techies - I think the offer would be more appealing if it was sweetened with free

I like the idea, but I'm not sure the money's quite enough motivation for most techies - I think the offer would be more appealing if it was sweetened with free co-working space, tech classes, or something similar. For reference, here is a Zillow link that shows all the 3 bed/2 bath houses built since 1900 in the area shown on their map - I'm not sure that all of these are in the neighborhoods to be revitalized. The prices seem pretty reasonable to me (I live in Austin, TX which also has no state income tax) - homes in the $50,000 to $250,000 range. http://bit.ly/VCbXK3 http://bit.ly/VCbXK3 The way the payout is structured, it's effectively $3,333/year for three years plus a one-time $1,250 payment. That's not enough for any developers I know to uproot and effectively move out of their professional/personal networks. Anyone here live in Chattanooga?

ktsmith 14y ago
Looks like a pretty weak offer. The relocation payment is very small. The pay in TN is quite a bit lower than I would expect given the cost of living. The crime rates are nearly double places like San Francisco. I can't find a list of the neighborhoods that the down payment can be used in. Are they even places anyone would want to live?
RMacy 14y ago
I used to live in Chattanooga, and recently moved to Nashville. Not much going on there... EDIT: Also the crime rates are pretty high, and traffic is terrible. But downtown is really quaint. Lots of homeless roaming around downtown though. I probably wouldn't suggest the move, you give up a lot in the community and professional development space for a few bucks.