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Being
a Duluthian is a description of choice, one that means a little something
different to each and every resident of this historic city on Lake Superior.
Some of us are natives and some of us, like myself, are transplants. I reflect
on this because as the wind gets crisp, I recall the chuckles that I encounter
when I tell people I moved from Miami to Duluth. Sometimes the chuckle is
encountered by some other expressions, but the point is made. The question I
repeatedly get is “What in the world made you come to Duluth?”
The
answer is – many things. Duluth has its strengths and weaknesses, just like
anywhere else. For me, finding reasonable housing was a challenge and showed me
one of Duluth’s weaknesses. Don’t get me wrong, the housing market within
the city has character and charm, but it also lacks affordable, updated homes.
Fortunately our city leaders have noticed the necessity to add to the
housing available to residents. Programs have been started that are
looking at repurposing vintage properties in Duluth such as the Lester Park
Golf Course and developers are building and expanding throughout our great
city. Not to mention programs like Build Up Duluth are available to
provide potential homeowners generous incentives to build on vacant lots in the
East and Central Hillside neighborhoods.
I’ve
found my home in Duluth. In this city, I can walk from my house to Lester Park
and stroll the trails along Amity Creek. Duluth is truly the best outdoor city
and the expanding trail network is only making it better for everyone. I can
enjoy a beer and watch the port traffic in Canal Park. I spend 10 minutes
getting to work in the morning and after work, I can catch up with fellow
Fusers at events that take just minutes to get to. Duluth offers great
opportunities to those willing to seek them out and I for one feel very
privileged to be able to call Duluth my home and revel in all of the strengths
our community has to offer.
So,
what makes someone from Miami come to Duluth? I think my native friends have it
backwards. What makes someone from Miami not want to come Duluth?
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