A Best Place to Live in North Carolina
This week I had planned on continuing our look at the different regions of North Carolina and South Carolina and how the climate and weather of each will affect your lifestyle.
However…last Sunday, as I was reading the New York Times Travel section, I came across "A Special Report" titled
"The 41 Places To Go In 2011."
As I was reading through the list of Chile, China, Greece, Japan, Kurdistan, Tunisia and more, I was shocked (in a good way) when I saw Durham, NC was on the list.
Out of the ENTIRE WORLD, Durham, NC made it! There were only 4 places from the U.S. and Durham was one of them!
About Durham the article stated, "A downtown turnaround means food worth a trip."
I know right about now your saying, come on Bob, I'm not going to consider Durham NC as a possible for my best place to live based upon food.
But wait, it isn't just about the food.
According to the article,
"low rents have allowed chefs and other entrepreneurs…."
Key phrase being other entrepreneurs.
Whether you consider yourself an entrepreneur or not this does mean jobs, growth, and a thriving economy.
A definite best place to live in North Carolina!
So, I thought today it might be worth it to take a look at Durham, North Carolina again.
Keep your mind open to the possibility that Durham, North Carolina could be your best place to relocate or retire.
First known as "Bull City" in the late 1800's due to the tobacco industry (and is still referred as such by many locals), Durham is now also known as the "City of Medicine" for it's global center for information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medicine.
Durham has been and is still undergoing restoration and transformation, centered around the renovation of the downtown which does not deter but helps to attract 5.2 million visitors per year (35th in the WORLD to visit in 2011.)
Durham North Carolina is half way between the Smokey Mountains of western NC and the Atlantic ocean to the east in what is considered the Piedmont region.
With a population of an estimated 223,284 people. And with Duke University (2nd largest employer), North Carolina Central University and Durham Technical College, is it any wonder why Durham has a small town feel with some of the best collegiate athletic competition in the nation for entertainment.
Durham NC offers top notch health care, education and culture and if your near retirement, both Duke and North Carolina Central University cater to aspiring seniors.
The jewel in the crown of Duke’s continuing education department is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), which is funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation.
There are 112 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the country, and this Duke branch is known as one of the best, for the range and quality of the courses offered, and the commitment of the community.
North Carolina Central University is a small school of about 4,500 students, but also offers continuing education courses on a non-degree credit basis.
The courses range from arts and culture, leadership development, technology, language, computer skills, and topics such as nutrition.
Durham, NC has good public transportation systems, making it ideal for saving money with the cost of fuel prices today.
With the great medical facilities, close proximity to a major airport, and three great colleges, it’s easy to understand why more and more people are choosing Durham, North Carolina as not only one of the Best Places in the world to visit but as their best place to live in North Carolina.
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About Bob Bencivenga
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Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations and has been researching the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable. |
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