First off, get yourself a copy of Richard Florida's book Rise of the Creative Class, which has details about the cities that are doing things right.
That said (and granted, my personal situation is much different from yours):
1. Good local (either city or county) services. Libraries and parks especially. Lots of greenspace that I can easily get to. Perhaps an organic co-op or two that's close by.
2. Walkable or bike-able, and has good public transportation (current home fails miserably on this one).
3. Proximity to extended family. But not TOO close. Within daytrip or weekend trip distance. (This, of course, keeps me in Florida.)
4. Would prefer a place with actual seasons -- yes, even snow. Also, proximity to larger parks. And springs. There must be springs. (Not the season spring, the water-bubbling-out-of-the-ground spring.)
5. Vibrant creative community.
And this is going to sound weird but -- I would like to live in a place that isn't a tourist destination.
Oh, and I would also prefer to be in a place where I could afford a house and a yard. No sharing walls, thank you, and some land so I can plant a victory garden.
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Date: 2005-06-09 02:53 am (UTC)That said (and granted, my personal situation is much different from yours):
1. Good local (either city or county) services. Libraries and parks especially. Lots of greenspace that I can easily get to. Perhaps an organic co-op or two that's close by.
2. Walkable or bike-able, and has good public transportation (current home fails miserably on this one).
3. Proximity to extended family. But not TOO close. Within daytrip or weekend trip distance. (This, of course, keeps me in Florida.)
4. Would prefer a place with actual seasons -- yes, even snow. Also, proximity to larger parks. And springs. There must be springs. (Not the season spring, the water-bubbling-out-of-the-ground spring.)
5. Vibrant creative community.
And this is going to sound weird but -- I would like to live in a place that isn't a tourist destination.
Oh, and I would also prefer to be in a place where I could afford a house and a yard. No sharing walls, thank you, and some land so I can plant a victory garden.