Which areas have the best scenic beauty around the Atlanta-Metro area?
Q. I am leaving the state of Georgia because nothing, and I mean absolutely NOTHING has worked out for me here. However, I would like to see some of the more beautiful "safe" and scenic areas before I go. Currently, I reside in Cobb County and have seen plenty of trees and forests, but no miles of open, rolling green hills. Does the Atlanta-Metro area have neighborhoods like that or do I have to travel further north or south?
Asked by Bye-Bye - Sat Sep 8 15:30:08 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Where to begin. Stone Mountain Park is very nice, especially during the fall; you will want to avoid the crowds so go on a weekday when school is IN session. East of Atlanta there is a very nice monastery in Rockdale County that offers solitude, home made bread and fruit preserves. North of Atlanta there are the mountains (weekend rentals in Big Canoe are nice) and keep going up to Blue Ridge in Fannin County to see the Asca Outdoor recreation area. Not so far north you can see some nice hills and views in parts of North Fulton County, Northern Cherokee County, parts of Forsyth County, Pickens County (Jasper has a marble festival to celebrate the marble quarries in Tate), and of course Gilmer County (Ellijay) has the annual fall Apple… [cont.]
Answered by taters_0 - Mon Sep 10 10:40:50 2007

Is the Pending Home Sales Index broken down into metro areas anywhere?
Q. I need to find either the Pending Home Sales Index broken into some metro areas (Chicago, New York, Boston, SF, etc.) or find simply the number of pending home sales (not necessarily in the Index) broken into the same. Coming up empty so far.
Asked by Garrett W - Tue Jul 7 20:03:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

What are affordable, safe areas to live in the Miami metro?
Q. I'll be relocating from upstate New York to Miami metro area. We're looking for a budget apartment... about $1000 for a 2 bedroom. My main concerns are safety (no sketchy neighborhoods) and cleanliness. Which neighborhoods are the most affordable in Miami without being too far from the city center (no Homestead, Dania Beach)?
Asked by jdubbubble - Sun Jul 19 12:28:35 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, be it that there are multiple major highways in Miami that can get you any where you need to go, there are a lot of places that are nice, though some may be more of a commute than others. Check out Miami Shores, Biscayne Park, North Miami Beach, Miami Springs, Coral Cables, Brickell (these two are really nice, but higher on the price scale).
Answered by Cheryl C - Mon Jul 20 11:30:36 2009

Do any Metro areas happen to have a public system that alerts drivers of traffic conditions?
Q. Like using Electronic Highway Signs,roadbed sensors,info that can go directly to your car navigation computer screen,GPS info and so on? Or the weather conditions even?
Asked by why not? - Sun Feb 24 16:59:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. for the Bay Area. Uses all of the above, except it doesn't talk to nav-assists. Drivers should be DRIVING not looking at the nav-assist screen. "511" on your cell phone is automated traffic reports in many areas.
Answered by Wolf Harper - Mon Feb 25 03:13:45 2008

What USA state capitols anchor largest metro areas of their states?
Q. Trivia. 10 points to the people that answer them correctly. Here's a hint, co-anchor cities count too. Neither Detroit nor any city within the area is the capitol of Michigan. Lansing, which is about an hour's drive away is the capitol. Actually, Saint Paul is east and north of the Mississippi, not west of it.
Asked by enigma_frozen - Fri Nov 7 12:07:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. West of the Mississippi: Honolulu, HI Boise, ID Salt Lake City, UT Phoenix, AZ Denver, CO Cheyenne, WY St. Paul, MN (close enough - the river flows right through the middle of the state) Des Moines, IA Oklahoma City, OK Little Rock, AR East: Jackson, MS Indianapolis, IN Nashville, TN Boston, MA Hartford, CT Providence, RI Columbia, SC Atlanta, ga edit - Nice going, Retro! Thumbs up to you.
Answered by Navigator - Fri Nov 7 12:37:55 2008

What will be the primary form of transportation in American cities and metro areas in 20 years?
Q. And what will be the primary form of transportation in Portland and Seattle in 20 years?
Asked by mattcasey2017 - Sat Feb 9 14:51:56 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. probably walking, as people park their their cars on the nearest congested highway in the morning.
Answered by soothsayer - Sat Feb 9 20:07:15 2008

What percentage of the USA's population lives in the nation's big cities and their surrounding metro areas?
Q. Let's say we're talking about cities in the top 50 AND their contiguous surrounding areas. And how do they vote...mostly Democratic? Mostly Republican?
Asked by Bob Little - Sun Sep 28 21:04:20 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't have the numbers as to how much of our population lives in large metropolitan areas... I suspect it is well over 50% though. As far as voting. Most large cities have very diverse populations. This lends itself to more tolerance and intermingling between the various races. Thus these areas typically vote democratic... Those are not the only votes that count however... You will notice in the coming election, that even in the States the Obama loses, he will do better where there are large diverse populations... For example, he may lose GA, but he will win the Atlanta area.
Answered by jonbjammin - Sun Sep 28 21:18:09 2008

What is / are the most progressive areas in the Houston metro area?
Q. Moving into the area from the Northeast.
Asked by TerpsFanguy - Mon Mar 19 12:56:20 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say the areas west and south of downtown (midtown) would be the most progressive. Also in the Montrose area, which has had tremendous growth in property values. Some links to get you started: Links to other neighborhoods are located on that last Web site. Hope this helps!
Answered by Houston Pro - Mon Mar 19 23:54:59 2007

In large metro areas, which is cheaper?
Q. In large metro areas like New York and Boston, is it cheaper to rent an apartment or to buy one?
Asked by n92305 - Fri Apr 17 12:33:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you're relocating to one of these cities, I would say rent first and buy later. If you buy first and then after six months to a year figure out that you don't like the job or the city, you're stuck with trying to sell the place in a slow economy. There are plenty of good places to rent in NYC on subway lines--see the video below.
Answered by rhino72032 - Fri Apr 17 12:46:55 2009

Why is there so much resistance against extend MARTA rail to include the outer areas of metro Atlanta?
Q. I live in the suburbs of metro Atlanta and MARTA rail does not extend to Cobb County(or to the other counties for that matter). The local buses are not reliable and it would be better if the MARTA trains went out into the suburbs. Crowded highways wouldn't be as crowded and those persons without cars could get around easier. It makes so much sense, too much sense.
Asked by liker_of_minnesota - Tue Mar 13 16:53:47 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. To sum it up in two words - Repressed Racism. I took MARTA from Georgia Tech to the Airport back in 1995 and there were many "urban" kids - back before there were cell phones, MySpace and the east coast migration of the Bloods and Crips street gangs. Many Atlantans are transplants from the North who settled in the area due to cheap housing, good schools and no "urban" people. Now that the "urban" element is demanding increased rapid transit service, the suburbs are reeling in horror - not that their kids are already on MySpace emulating the Bloods and Crips...
Answered by Bob - Tue Mar 13 18:54:07 2007

I am thinking about moving from Long Island? Any ideas of good affordable metro areas on the east coast?
Q. I am thinking about moving from Long Island? Any ideas of good affordable metro areas on the east coast?
Asked by Operation C - Sat Jul 8 14:22:04 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Have you thought about moving more Southeast instead?The cost of living is much cheaper the more south you go. If so, I heard that VA, DC and MD are growing cities. Also Charlotte, NC is a great city. I live in Atlanta Georgia and it is a very growing and progressive city. Good luck!
Answered by chocolatebabycakes - Sat Jul 8 14:33:48 2006

How is life for interracial couples in Detroit/Detroit metro area?
Q. My wife and I are relocating to the Detroit area this summer. She is black, and I am white. We wondered what life was like for interracial couples in Detroit and the areas around the city/metro area.
Asked by Detroit Bound - Thu Apr 22 21:18:11 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You shouldnt have any problems in the cities, but you might get a lot of stares. Plus, this is 2010, dont worry about what others think or do, be your self, you live in one of the most open minded countries in the world, you will be fine. Last, if there are haters, well, nothing a Police report wouldnt solve.
Answered by Prince oF ThE RaJahz - Thu Apr 22 21:36:56 2010

Can you use a horse as your means of transportation in big cities/metro areas?
Q. Can you use a horse as your means of transportation in big cities/metro areas?
Asked by junipero locke - Fri Mar 21 15:39:48 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It varies, depending on the city. I live in Texas, in Houston specifically, and you can ride a horse anywhere you want, and unless he poops right on someone's sidewalk or right in the way of foot traffic, it's not that big a deal. See, we have the rodeo, and there are trail rides from all sides of the city that converge at the rodeo. So obviously it can't be against the law to ride a horse in Houston. However, once you got into town you would be responsible for the horse's care while you worked ... there aren't many horse stalls for rent downtown lol.
Answered by Lisbeth - Fri Mar 21 15:49:12 2008

What are the best areas of Denver Metro? Relocating soon with family...?
Q. Looking at Castle Rock, Littleton, and Highlands Ranch. What about Brighton, Parker, and Lakewood? Any other areas that would be good for young kids and offer opportunities in the arts and along with good recreation facilities?
Asked by kytheatrechic - Mon Oct 26 11:17:10 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ok, so it kind of depends on what you're looking for. I mean, Highlands Ranch is pretty up-scale at the moment, (or most of it is anyway) but I really think it's going to decline in the next decade or so as it was really a fad-type place in the past 12 years or so. That's totally speculation, but I really see it happening. And Castle Rock is pretty nice, but farther away from Denver. No big deal but commuting to down-town Denver would be killer. I think that's true for Brighton and Parker also (especially Brighton- I-25 is brutal!) I'm not a fan of Parker, but mostly just because it's further away from the main city AND the mountains. That's a double whammy in my opinion! Parts of Lakewood are great, but parts are a bit scary. So you just… [cont.]
Answered by Shreck - Tue Oct 27 02:15:43 2009

I'm wondering what the USA would look like without the Northeast, California, and top 10 metro areas, ideas?
Q. Please share, thx.
Asked by Resurrected - Fri Jan 25 12:45:30 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just like SaoPaulo A blend of Aristocracy and abject poverty
Answered by Guerilla Liberal fighter - Fri Jan 25 12:52:17 2008

Why is there still a higher charge for metro lines in rural areas that are surrounded by residential neighborh
Q. For those of you who live in the city limits or in Houston your local phone service is probably around $25.00 to $30.00 a month plus all applicable taxes and so forth. But for those of us who live in an adjoining city such as Cypress which borders Houston as if it were one have to pay $55.00 to $65.00 to have a metroline to the Houston Metropolitan and surrounding areas which to me shouldnt matter anymore. Please explain
Asked by Rural Resident - Mon Jul 28 11:39:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live in Chappaqua NY and we pay about $7.00 more than the neighboring town to take the train into NYC. Its all about your residential location and how much they think they can make off of you.
Answered by AR82 - Mon Jul 28 11:44:45 2008

Where are the best chapels at in the metro detro and surrounding areas?
Q. I have check just about everywhere I know.. Does anyone know of a nice chapel in or around the Detroit area . Also a reception hall near the same area?
Asked by sweet Tee - Tue Aug 1 19:39:26 2006 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. www.thelittleweddingchape l.com I suggest the one at Heritage Park/Lakeside setting. There is also one connected to a golf course and banquet hall in Riverview-The Chapel on the Green at the Orlando Familia Banquet Hall. www.orlandofamilia.com Here another newly built chapel in Southgate... www.crystalgardensonline. com There is also another place called Unity Chapel on Northline Rd in Southgate. Have fun!!!
Answered by treday25 - Tue Aug 1 21:14:47 2006

Is Phoenix, Buckeye, Suprise, and other metro Phoenix areas safe for someone relocating?
Q. I am thinking about relocating to the Phoenix area, however, I hear that the illegals are taking over and kidnapping people. How true is this? I am an American...are they kidnapping Americans? How bad is the crime? Do you recommend moving there or should I make a detour to Florida or Georgia? Please be specific and really tell me if the news is exaggerating what is going on over there. Thank you in advance.
Asked by Leah - Wed Mar 11 23:27:12 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Surprise is an upcoming city, I like it there, Ive not lived there but traveled through it quite a few times and its growing in leaps and bounds and has some industry. Phoenix is pretty crime ridden. If you like the desert great, but the last I read, AZ is in the top areas hit with the bad economy. Is a technology based area, and all those companies are closing or laying off. Its massive read up on AZs lack of jobs and low min wage. They were suppose to get the solar development and parts of the stimulus and I guess the Gov didnt realise how to get those contracts and has lost on out one them. Id look to GA and see how their economy is. AZ also is right next to Mississippi as far as the lowest paid unemployment rate, half of CA and three… [cont.]
Answered by loves christmas lights - Thu Mar 12 18:48:29 2009

What are the best metro areas for conservatives and religious people?
Q. I've heard Denver is a very good bet--any thoughts? I'm a young guy--if that matters.
Asked by YourMom - Fri Dec 29 19:52:11 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. probably none. Best guess is Salt Lake City or Spokane if those can be considered metro.
Answered by norhollywud - Fri Dec 29 19:56:11 2006

how can you compare world cities when US metro areas are bigger in area ?
Q. metro Denver is about 22 thousand squared km's in area metro Chicago is about 30 thousand squared km's in area metro Seattle is about 21 thousand squared km's in area metro Houston is about 26 thousand squared km's in area cities in Canada metro Toronto is about 7 thousand squared km's in area metro Montreal is about 4 thousand squared km's in area metro Vancouver is about 3 thousand squared km's in area in these metro areas Chicago has 9.5-9.8 million people Toronto has about 6 million people Vancouver has about 3 million people Montreal has 3.6-4 million people Seattle has over 4 million people but Toronto has about 12 million people living within a couple hundred miles of the city. So it could cover a bigger area like Chicago and… [cont.]
Asked by grmike28 - Sat Aug 16 09:02:48 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You haven't made your point. Much info but what's your point? What kind of comparison are talking about? Is your interest really how many people per squared km's? Most world cities have a large population around them. Apply the same points you are making equally (to all cities you would be interested in comparing) "Toronto has about 12 million people living within a couple hundred miles of the city." - a couple hundred miles is kind of stretching the limits of what constitutes a metropolitan area.
Answered by Smoove B - Sat Aug 16 09:18:01 2008