Here is my top 10 most important cities in America, from the past, future, and present. I thought of this list in terms of what the cities mean to our economy, thier historic importance, and future importance. (Im also including a honorable mention list).
Feel free to comment and opinionize the list.
1) New York City, New York - America's Megacity and Economy Hub. One of the greatest cities on Earth.
2) Chicago - Always will be America's 2nd City to me. Beautiful skyline and midwestern grit.
3) Los Angeles - The West Coast's version of NYC, major port and population center.
4) Philadelphia - Like Chicago, an historic, gritty, big city with major economic and cultural importance. (not to mention one good chessesteak!)
5) Detroit - I know, controversal 5th pick in terms of importance, but in my opinion Detroit is the ultimate story of the American Dream. Take that and the automobile, not to mention the famous Motown Sound and you got one hell of an city.
6) Washington DC - Are nation's capital and political center. What more can you say? Its DC.
7) San Fransisco - West coast economic hub and home to the 2nd highest population density next to NYC.
8) Atlanta - In my opinion, the Capital of the South Region and important economic center.
9) Houston - Science and NASA arent the only things that make Houston important. One of the fastest growing big cities in the country and becoming a megacity fast.
10) Boston/Miami - Could'nt decide which one and both could be on this list so pick 10 is my only tie. Boston has always and will always have profound influence in our country and Miami in some ways is the US's international melting pot capital.
Honorable Mention - Dallas TX, Seattle WA, Phoenix AZ, Cleveland OH, New Orleans LA, St. Louis MO, and Las Vegas NV.
Feel free to comment and opinionize the list.
1) New York City, New York - America's Megacity and Economy Hub. One of the greatest cities on Earth.
2) Chicago - Always will be America's 2nd City to me. Beautiful skyline and midwestern grit.
3) Los Angeles - The West Coast's version of NYC, major port and population center.
4) Philadelphia - Like Chicago, an historic, gritty, big city with major economic and cultural importance. (not to mention one good chessesteak!)
5) Detroit - I know, controversal 5th pick in terms of importance, but in my opinion Detroit is the ultimate story of the American Dream. Take that and the automobile, not to mention the famous Motown Sound and you got one hell of an city.
6) Washington DC - Are nation's capital and political center. What more can you say? Its DC.
7) San Fransisco - West coast economic hub and home to the 2nd highest population density next to NYC.
8) Atlanta - In my opinion, the Capital of the South Region and important economic center.
9) Houston - Science and NASA arent the only things that make Houston important. One of the fastest growing big cities in the country and becoming a megacity fast.
10) Boston/Miami - Could'nt decide which one and both could be on this list so pick 10 is my only tie. Boston has always and will always have profound influence in our country and Miami in some ways is the US's international melting pot capital.
Honorable Mention - Dallas TX, Seattle WA, Phoenix AZ, Cleveland OH, New Orleans LA, St. Louis MO, and Las Vegas NV.