Discuss what its like to live in Winston-Salem

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Discuss what its like to live in Winston-Salem

[jfb48]

I read some posts last week from people complaining about the state of Winston-Salem's downtown. My reaction is that the situation is getting better and better, and that we should celebrate the positive. The arts district has been largely reclaimed from the undesirable elements and more and more people are interested in livingin or coming downtown. The economic and urban development folks have done a good job!

Also, i don't agree with the sentiment that being known as a good town for retirement hurts in the effort to attract young professionals. They are interested in many of the same things. Just today the NY Times commented about NY City as a retirement destination - lots of retiring people are looking for a vital urban experience. W-S isn't exactly Manhattan yet, but it has lots of good things.

[blickem1]

I am a young professional owning a small business here and we are moving out as fast as we can. This city is one of the most boring places I have lived. I would give it 1 star living here. It is just NOT a place for young people. I am part of the Chamber of Commerce and this is a BIG issue for them, trying to keep young people here. But regardless of what others "think" younger people are moving out because there is really nothing to do here, everything that is a claim to fame is very old and very boring to see, ie- Old Salem. Its a good place to get medical attention and that is really about it.

The REAL ESTATE developers are out of control, building more small shops, grocery stores, gas stations, and retirement complexes. They just slash and burn, and can't sell what they build. It is a place without a lot of sense and it shows. If you are thinking about living here and are younger with a lot of interests, don't live here. Trust a young person on this, not a good place to live and raise a family. Its just too old and too hot.