People enjoying the weather in downtown Fayetteville recently shared their thoughts on the city not making a list of the top 50 places people dream of living.
According to a survey conducted by DeskUp, the top three cities worldwide that people dream of living in include Dubai, Amsterdam and New York City.
The only North Carolina city cracking the top 50 was Charlotte, which ranked 13th.
Here’s what residents had to say last weekend about their dream destination and the survey results.
‘I like North Carolina’
C.J. Stephenson, 17, of Linden, said her dream is to live in the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina, so she can stay in the state.
But she’s content where she is now, she said.
“It’s a lot more affordable than most places,” Stephenson said. “I’d be completely happy living here the rest of my life.”
‘I’ve seen a lot of improvements’
Jon Reisher, 36, of Hope Mills, said his dream city would be Pittsburgh because of its mixture of city environment and small-town feel.
He said Fayetteville is becoming his dream city.
“It’s trending that way,” Reisher said. “I’ve seen a lot of growth. Downtown is fantastic. When I first moved here, there was basically nothing down here.”
‘I love being in this general vicinity’
David Dunbar, 26, of Fort Liberty, said that he most wants to live in New York City to be closer to his family.
He said he has come to enjoy living in Fayetteville.
“Fayetteville’s really nice,” Dunbar said. “I wish it had a couple more activities in the city that I knew about.”
‘I enjoy the peace and quiet’
Larry Maxwell, 64, who was shopping downtown with his granddaughter Makayla, 10, said he lives in his dream area already — his hometown of Autryville.
“I lived in the Fayetteville city limits before and I didn’t like it,” Maxwell said. “I’d rather be out in the rural part of the county.”
‘I love nature’
Samantha Spillman, 23, of Fayetteville said her dream area to live in would be Oregon because of its natural beauty.
Still, she’s found some outdoor adventures here.
“I really like being out here, it’s just so different,” Spillman said. “Good places to hike.”
Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at [email protected].
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