It was Californicated in the late eighties and early nineties. Seattle used to be a quirky little city with fun landmarks like Hat and Boots, great record stores like Peaches and Fallout Records, and awesome local restaurants like the Dog House and Twin TeePees. Most people worked at Boeing, liked to hunt and fish, and houses in the city were affordable. People drove old station wagons, wore flannels, smoked their own salmon, and neighbors competed over who had the biggest woodpile along one side of their house. Almost overnight, the woods surrounding the city became sprawling suburbs. Real estate in the city went through the roof. Boeing had to share the spotlight with the tech industry. People traded in their old station wagons for shiny SUVs and their flannel shirts for REI sportswear (with wicking action!). Great landmarks were ripped down to make way for drive-thu Starbucks or Pottery Barns. Local restaurants became yuppy bistros. The local flavor became completely homogenized. I barely recognize Seattle now, but I still love it.
Perish the thought!! Seattle is one of the few cities in the world that I actually look forward visiting, staying in and perhaps living in, someday.No one REALLY wants to be as common as California, do they?
Seattle is San Francisco Jr. Has been for quite a while now.To be fair, though, this has more to do with its proximity to Microsoft than to any big influx of Californians.
not yet but with cheaper housing they are coming fast enough! especially the retired ones who can t afford the high costs of living where they were??
No, California is still at least 1000% better.
No it has been Wyomicatedwhich means its very boring, and people dont want to live there anymore becuz icarly lives there and they should die
well if you look at the californicated seattle act of 1835 youll see we are still working on it....jk i have no idea what you are talking about? the helL?
Well it s not sunny. ha but reallyliving in both california and seattle i d say not really.