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changes in raleigh
Published Aug. 28, 2008
I have lived in Raleigh, NC for over thirty years, all my life. I was born at Old Rex and currently live about three blocks from where I was born. Growing up and living as an adult in Raleigh, I have seen a lot of changes in the area, some good, some bad. I sometimes joke that I can remember when Raleigh was a southern town. And while I'm kidding around when I say that, there's an element of truth to it. As this area has expanded rapidly with an influx of people from all over the country and all over the world, things have started to look different.
While there have been some drawbacks to our rapid growth, there have also been a lot of positive changes in Raleigh in the past thirty years. Like what, you ask? Well, for me, I've enjoyed a rich arts and cultural community. I love going out to eat at high end restaurants. I've been lucky enough to have jobs that were brought into the area by the new growth.
So now I ask you: what benefits have you enjoyed from Raleigh becoming a more diverse, metropolitan city? As I've said, I know that there are some negative aspects to our city's expansion, but that's not what this blog is about. This is about recognizing and celebrating some of the things Raleigh has gained as we've gained our new population. So tell me what YOU like!
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