Topic: City Guides
Local Mobile Wars – Denver
Local Mobile Wars Smartphone use is on the rise, with 101.3 million reported users as of March, 2012.[1] The number of people finding apartments or houses with the aid of their smartphones (and mapping technology) is on the rise as well. [2,3] But which operating systems reign supreme in house-hunting and mapping in Denver, [...]
View PostLocal Mobile Wars – Boston
Local Mobile Wars Smartphone use is on the rise, with 101.3 million reported users as of March, 2012.[1] The number of people finding apartments or houses with the aid of their smartphones (and mapping technology) is on the rise as well. [2,3] But which operating systems reign supreme in house-hunting and mapping in Boston? [...]
View PostWays Seattle is Going Green
In addition to our Three Cities that Are Going Green post, we’re giving you the Seattle information on its own. Enjoy! Seattle, Washington Environmental consciousness through recycling isn’t just encouraged in Seattle—it’s the law. [1] Residents: [2] 45.7% of Seattle residents are Eco-conscious and 66.9% are recycling-conscious. Businesses: Seattle will soon house The Bullitt [...]
View PostWays Portland is Going Green
In addition to our Three Cities that Are Going Green post, we’re giving you the Portland information on its own. Enjoy! Portland, Oregon Portland has consistently been ranked as one of the greenest cities in the United States, most recently by Corporate Knights Magazine of Canada in June, 2012. [1] Waste: [2] The Bureau of [...]
View PostWays Chicago is Going Green
In addition to our Three Cities that Are Going Green post, we’re giving you the Chicago information on its own. Enjoy! Chicago, Illinois Chicago has been effectively going green since the election of mayor Richard M. Daley in 1989. [2] Attractions: [1] The windy city houses environmentally-conscious conservatories, museums, planetariums, galleries, zoos, and [...]
View PostWhere can I find a small town feel near Kansas City?
To the North of Kansas City you will find the areas of Parkville and Riverside, MO both are small suburban areas with a small town feel but just a short drive from downtown Kansas City. Parkville, MO with a population of just over 5,000 is known for its historic downtown area, art galleries and antique [...]
View PostWhere can I find quality communities close to downtown Columbus?
Northwest Columbus has something for every taste, from larger cities to tiny townships, each with a distinctive personality. Dublin, named for the city in Ireland, is a thriving suburban area proud of its Irish roots. The area has 46 parks, spanning more than 1,100 acres, biking and hiking trails, a community recreation center that includes [...]
View PostWhere can I find an upscale suburban community close to downtown Columbus?
The suburbs northeast of Columbus area are some of the best places in the country to live—all within 15 minutes of downtown. The City of Gahanna has been named as one of Money magazine’s Top 100 Places to Live. The area is home to herb gardens, parks, nature preserves, and the Gahanna Historical Settlement. Each [...]
View PostWhere can I find affordable apartments outside of Columbus?
Delaware, Marion and Marysville each have something special to offer residents. Marysville unemployment rates are consistently below state and national averages due to its strong industrial, commercial, and agricultural roots. There are an estimated 1,300+ employers in the city, including Scotts Miracle-Gro, Honda’s Motorcycle and Auto Plants, and Nestle’s research and development. Maryville also boasts [...]
View PostWhat communities are close to Columbus but with a small-town feel?
The East Columbus area is largely suburban and includes the communities of Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, and Brice, along with other small villages. Reynoldsburg bills itself as the “Birthplace of the Tomato” and prides itself on offering an “old-fashioned good time.” The city’s hallmark annual event is the Tomato Festival, held each September to celebrate the [...]
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