Seattle is in Decay????
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4/30/2007
We are all entitled to our opinions. However, to say Seattle is in decay you obviously never been to cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Milwaulkie. To say Seattle is in decay you have never been to any city in California especially Socal where it resembles a third world country. Now does Seattle have issues yes are these issues being addressed yes. Whether or not the solutions will be a success in the long term whose to say but typically places that are in "decay" lose people they don't gain them i.e. Buffalo, Pittsburgh, etc... Seattle propers population is the highest in history as of 2007 and its unemployment rate is the lowest its been since 1976. The three biggest issues facing Metro Seattle are Transportation, public schools, and cost of housing. Light rail is set to go in effect in 09 and will eventually expand north and east. Seattle public school district has a new superintendant whether or not she will make improvements and get the job done is yet to be seen and as far as housing is concerned most places that are desirable will have a high cost of living. Detroit is affordable but also has a negative population growth. If I ever move to a new city it would be expected for me to adapt to the culture of the place you know when in Rome do as the Romans. Why should Seattle be any exception
Tony | Seattle, WA