When people think of tech hubs in America, they typically think of Silicon Valley, Boulder, or Venice Beach. But while these areas of traditional tech power remain strong today, their grip on the industry is starting to loosen.
2020 has been a wild ride. With a global pandemic, a divisive election, and many other massive occurrences, it has been a year that no one will ever forget. For residents of Oregon and some areas of Washington, this unforgettably crazy year got a lot worse in September, when the most destructive wildfire season the area has seen occurred.
New York City was the first American city to experience the full impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. In the wake of COVID, NYC is a changed place. America’s most prominent city has lost some of the hustle and bustle that made it such an essential spot for tourism, industry, and culture.
Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest and proudest big cities. Known for its famous cuisines like Philly Cheesesteaks, colonial history, and cultural prominence, Philadelphia is an essential American city.
Orlando is a sunny city located in the middle of Florida. With its proximity to Disney World, year-round warm weather, and great beaches nearby, Orlando is both a tourism hotspot and somewhere extremely desirable for buyers looking for a new home. According to Forbes, the top cities for real estate investments in 2019 were all Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Orlando.
Palm Beach is internationally known for its stunning beaches, affluent country clubs, and luxurious mansions. Particularly West Palm Beach, which has become one of America’s most enduring spots for the rich and famous. Palm Beach is known as one of the more expensive real estate markets in America.
Miami is the city in America’s South that has the most expensive real estate. It is a city of glamour and wealth, with luxurious beachfront properties, famed nightclubs, and a diverse culture that represents America’s melting pot.
Los Angeles is a sprawling city, where every neighborhood feels like somewhere new and different. From West Hollywood to Silver Lake, from Echo Park to Santa Monica, L.A feels more like 20 cities than just one.
Houston is the biggest city in Texas and the fourth most populous in the entire United States. It’s a massively important industrial city, with historical significance in space travel, petroleum exploration, and the energy industry. There is no question that Houston is intrinsically tied with the fossil fuel industry, as they are the oil capital of the United States.
Upzoning is the city planning practice of increasing the zoning density within a certain neighborhood or area to raise the amount of people that an area can house. In December of 2018, the city of Minneapolis passed an ambitious upzoning plan to combat wealth disparity, housing inequality, and affordability issues that the city has been dealing with.
