Triangle adds more than the Tech T in Creative Class 4 T's

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http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1226/p02s01-ussc.html

Joel Kotkin once called Raleigh "A nice place to be if you are a computer". A Nerdistan.

The Triangle of North Carolina, my new home, has recently been VERY good at the Technology T in the Tech, Talent, Tolerance and Territorial Assets of the Creative Class.

But as a new resident weary of the reputation of lack of culture, I have been pleasantly surprised with the cultural offerings. ( More than just the #1 ranked Tar Heels in basketball.)

Now my definition of culture may be different than yours, but for years of business travel to the Triangle coming from Charlotte and Asheville, I could never see the quality of restaurants offered because there is no signage visible from the roads while on my way to the hotels.

The Goodnights of SAS Software fame, (the wealthiest people in NC) have built a new five star hotel and spa in Cary.
http://www.theumstead.com/

SouthPointe has improved the quality of shopping options in the Triangle when added to CrabTree Valley and Cameron Village.

And well, I am now a golf addict. There are lots of excellent courses here and we are close to Pinehurst and a course called Tobacco Road, one of the 10 toughest in US....Anyone up for a challenge? Very affordable in winter.

And according to the featured link article, the artists are beginning to take root in the Triangle too.

Let's hope the added culture will attract more seasoned management and their spouses to the Triangle.

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