The discussion centers on identifying the most high-tech city in the U.S., with participants highlighting cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and New York City. Key factors contributing to a city's high-tech vibe include the integration of technology in daily life, modern architecture, and advanced infrastructure, such as the NYC Subway system and free wireless internet in parks. Participants also noted the unique atmosphere of Rutgers' Busch Campus, emphasizing its sleek design and modern facilities as a high-tech environment.
PREREQUISITESUrban planners, technology enthusiasts, architecture students, and anyone interested in the evolution of high-tech environments in cities.
I don't think I'd like to live in a place like that. Some technology is ok, but I don't want to feel like I am electronically tethered.thewhills said:
thewhills said:
There are newer buildings post-9/11 in lower Manhattan, capitalizing on the tax breaks to help rebuild the area, but there are also plenty of nice, old buildings. To me, the style of architecture is only a small part of what gives a place the feel of being hi-tech. I think the rest of it is the people and other aspects of the infrastructure. For all the complaining the people do, the NYC Subway system is amazing! It's funny...until about a year ago, I used to avoid it at all costs. I'd walk or take taxis in the city. Part of that is the stigma I grew up with of the subway being dirty and full of crime (people being shoved onto the tracks in the path of an oncoming train were a regular part of the news when I was a teen in the 80s; so was Bernard Getz and the Guardian Angels vigilante "justice" trying to protect the subways from gangs). Anyway, the city has really done a great job of cleaning that up, and I just LOVE taking subways now. It takes maybe two days to get the hang of it, and then they are really easy to navigate, and such a super-cheap way to get all around the city. I know there must be a good deal of technology involved in keeping them even remotely on-schedule with so many lines running all day long.