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re: SEC Metro Growth Rates

Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:43 pm to
Posted by Jebadeb
Member since Oct 2017
4769 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:43 pm to
There is simply not enough infrastructure for the population to grow. Athens covers more land than Baton Rouge does.
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
102699 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

We disagree then.


I guess so. I'm not going to argue they are better than Hawaii or parts of the Carribean, but they're certainly prettier than the Atlantic or most of the Pacific (the beach, not necessarily everything around it).

That is assuming you like white sand, though I guess I just assumed that's what everyone liked.

I personally like the South Carolina coast better, but that's because of the old cities, food, marshes, etc. The beach itself is basically dark brown pavement.
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 3:46 pm
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70920 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:46 pm to
Fayetteville really is great

So is Nashville

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STOP MOVING HERE
Posted by rockiee
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Jan 2015
28540 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:46 pm to
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That is assuming you like white sand, though I guess I just assumed that's what everyone liked.


Wait, this isn't a well accepted thing?
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
102699 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:47 pm to
quote:

Wait, this isn't a well accepted thing?


I don't know, I thought it was?
Posted by Numberwang
Bike City, USA
Member since Feb 2012
13163 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:48 pm to
Alabama beaches are nice.
Posted by rockiee
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Jan 2015
28540 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:49 pm to
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I guess so. I'm not going to argue they are better than Hawaii or parts of the Carribean, but they're certainly prettier than the Atlantic or most of the Pacific (the beach, not necessarily everything around it).


Exactly, not sure what standards she is using but I cringe when I talk to some people headed to certain parts Florida when they could get something just as good if not better much closer.
Posted by rockiee
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Jan 2015
28540 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:51 pm to
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Alabama beaches are nice.


I think some people just want to lump all beaches in Mississippi and Alabama together.
Posted by Reservoir dawg
Member since Oct 2013
14106 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 3:53 pm to
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No, the OP is talking about Metropolitan Statistical Areas, so he's correct.


He is, but that doesn't make town A larger than town B like he's stating. Regardless of statistical data, Starkville area has more residents within a 25 mile radius than the Oxford area does. You can't disprove that fact unless you can move terra firma.
Posted by Reservoir dawg
Member since Oct 2013
14106 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:00 pm to
quote:

Alabama beaches are nice.


They are indeed.
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37299 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:00 pm to
quote:

You need to learn how to have fun


I think you should know by now I love to have fun. Maybe it's my rapidly advancing age (wah) and the fact that I've done the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores/Pensacola (yes I know that's FL) several times since my 20's and I've gotten to the point of been there/done that same shite/different year. It's been at least 10 years since I've been and I highly doubt I ever go back.

And maybe also now that I've been to some places that were actually gorgeous/interesting (to me), and different and felt like I was really vacationing unlike what I consider boring beach trips.
Posted by Gary Busey
Member since Dec 2014
33277 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:02 pm to
All trolling aside, Auburn is unrecognizable every time I go there. Place is booming and pretty chill. I try to make it down there every once in a while to play at the RTJ course.

Tuscaloosa's downtown has changed a lot, but it's impossible to drive around because of all the road work.
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 4:04 pm
Posted by clemsonfanntn
Member since Dec 2012
256 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:06 pm to
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that traffic is shitty and getting shittier in Nashville


It's gotten that way everywhere
Way too many people everywhere
Posted by Numberwang
Bike City, USA
Member since Feb 2012
13163 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:08 pm to
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Regardless of statistical data, Starkville area has more residents within a 25 mile radius than the Oxford area does. You can't disprove that fact unless you can move terra firma.


I did some Googling and it appears you are correct. Columbus, MS would be another town within 25 miles of Starkville and that alone probably puts it over the top as far as "25-mile radius" of population goes.
Posted by redeye
Member since Aug 2013
8600 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 4:21 pm to
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We are lucky in that most of our growth came after cities started requiring landscaping and other aesthetic standards. Most of NWA towns look nicer by comparison, but its just a function of when we hit our growth spurt.


I think most everything you've described could be explained by just saying "it's newer". So is far West LR and most of Maumelle. But preferring newer development is also a contributing cause of urban sprawl.

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Hell, even stinky ole Springdale has stronger development codes nowadays.



I can remember when NWA residents would brag about Springdale, but now it's often mentioned as a blight on the region.
Posted by Swamp Angel
Georgia
Member since Jul 2004
7302 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

quote:
What, exactly, is this near useless statistic supposed to prove?


It proves 2 things:

1. A good comparison as to what is happening in the SEC's towns over the past few years in terms of growth and progress

2. Baton Rouge is just as crappy as LSU's fans



Nah. All this proves is that the population of college towns grows rapidly as admissions standards are lowered and more toothless north Georgia inbreds are allowed to enroll in Athens.
Posted by Maytheporkbewithyou
Member since Aug 2016
12633 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:33 pm to
When does all this growth in NW Arkansas translate in to more in state recruits? That's when this will matter.
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18310 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:36 pm to
I enjoy Nashville's growth but then again I live near downtown. Seeing my home triple in value w/n 10 years has been an amazing experience.

As for the board, I imagine more population===bigger talent pool. Nashville's really making its mark in bball and football talent.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
64715 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:47 pm to
I used to live in downtown Nashville. Moved to the burbs a few years ago and now it’s very rare I go into town. And if I’m being honest, I don’t miss it at all. Unfortunately for my wife and I, we weren’t as fortunate as you and bought our house after home prices were already outrageous
This post was edited on 4/24/19 at 7:48 pm
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18310 posts
Posted on 4/24/19 at 7:54 pm to
If you have a family, it's one thing. I'm a bachelor so I enjoy going to wine tastings, the downtown library, Frist museum, etc. I take the bus most days, and just read my book during the rides.
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