Trevor Dickerson -- writing for Richmond.com -- has penned a very solid comparison of how two comparable Virginia cities have made different choices over the past 25 years, and where those choices have landed them.
Norfolk and Richmond, as different as they may be, have some remarkable similarities. They both have wonderful riverfront property and similar baseball teams (a trait that Richmond shared until recently, at least).
The biggest difference between the two cities has been what they’ve done with the two.
It's well worth reading, especially if you sit on City Council.
