It's not Omaha, or Dallas? That's all I got. (I like DC proper, but its suburbs are depressing as heck unless you're rich.)

I am happy every morning when I see the Capitol dome on my walk to work, and I do not work in politics, which makes it even better. Been here 20+ years.

I've lived here for nearly 40 years. Everytime I get tired of the traffic and my mortgage, I realize I can't even imagine living anywhere else. We have huge advantages in terms of the job market, culture, free museums, no extremes in weather, an educated populace, and many other things we take for granted.

Anonymous wrote:DMV area residents are way more cultured, informed, and international enough that hardly anyone calls me “oriental” or asks me if I’m from North Korea or South Korea. I don’t get randomly called a “chink” while stopped at a red light in our car minding my own business trying to visit the touristy sights (this happened while we were visiting Richmond).

Lol. Small gratitudes, right pp? Sorry this happened to you. Most people are idiots.

-I lived in NYC for nearly a decade. Moving to DC felt like a mental vacation from the stress and hassles of NYC.
-The city feels more European compared to other major U.S. cities. Thanks, L'Enfant!
-So much green space and trees interwoven into a walkable city
-The Height Limit: I can see the sky!
-Well read, talkative people with nuanced views
-More friendly and open to outsiders (compared to NYC and California)
-Quick commute to my office from our home in Glover Park
-Ability to afford a SFH in a walkable city. I couldn't afford this in NYC, Santa Monica, San Fran, or Boston.

- the thought of someday moving out of DC and escaping this shit hole area.

It’s a great city for black culture from across the diaspora.

DMV area residents are way more cultured, informed, and international enough that hardly anyone calls me “oriental” or asks me if I’m from North Korea or South Korea. I don’t get randomly called a “chink” while stopped at a red light in our car minding my own business trying to visit the touristy sights (this happened while we were visiting Richmond).

- Tons of smart, creative people
- Lots of kids around
- Many parks
- Good transit - easy to get exercise on your commute
- Nice to have a government that is actually functional - one where people debate issues and try to improve the city. A great contrast to the national level where one party's real agenda isn't to help anyone except their billionaire donors.
- Mild winters
- Beautiful summer nights

I know most of the neighbors on my block and rarely go out without running into someone I know. I also walk to work. It feels like a small town.

If the nukes come, my death will be quick

- I can go weeks without getting in a car
- Going to the Renwick at lunchtime then getting some food from a truck
- Kostas at Greek Deli
- The freaks and weirdos at Dupont Circle. And the professionals, the tourists, the SAHMs, the students there, too.
- Lots of green space
- Lots of history
- Cherry blossoms
- Early spring
- Heading to the Eastern Shore on a whim during the offseason
- Healthy economy

That I'm moving in a month!

-I love my green and safe neighborhood (Glover Park, DC).
-I can walk (within city limits) pretty much anywhere and with all the other transportation options we don't need to own a car.
-I'm an art and history buff and I love all the interesting architecture and public sculpture in the city.
-People talk about the museums but they are absolutely integral to my joy in life.
-My life doesn't have anything to do with all the idiocy in the White House / Capitol Hill and despite my frustration with lack of representation I've met so many wonderful people here from all walks of life and places.
-I've lived here for 25 years and DC is just in my blood now.

I’ll start:
- You can never run out of things to do (museums, festivals, cuisines, music—it’s all here).
- We have a very well-educated populace.
- Spring and fall are glorious.
- There is an abundant variety of cultures.
- Important decisions that affect the world are made here.

Your turn!