Joseph Girouard discusses life in Boston in his talk. He notes that Boston has over 6 million inhabitants, many of whom are college students, giving it the nickname "Athens of America." While large, Boston has good public transportation options and many residents do not own cars. Girouard also highlights Boston's thriving economy, education, medicine, and tourism. Finally, he states that despite its bustling activity, Boston maintains parks and green spaces for relaxation amid its vibrant urban environment.
2. Boston Has Something for Everyone
Joseph Girouard states that Greater Boston holds an estimated 6.4 million
inhabitants.
The city is home to a quarter million college students, earning the city its
name as "the Athens of America."
'Big' doesn't always mean that the city has terrible commute times, though.
Many Bostonians do not own a car, but instead utilize the city's internationally
renowned public transportation system.
3. Boston Never Sleeps
Joseph Girouard explains there are so many great reasons to move to Boston
such as their growing financial industry, amazing educational institutions and
a thriving medical research business.
They hold the nation's highest percentage of jobs per square mile.
The city is also only a stone's throw from New York City, another major
metropolis.
Boston hosts over eighteen million tourists every year.
4. Boston is Quite Inexpensive
"Rent" is the name of the game when moving to Boston.
If their current home has a reasonable commute time to the city center, you
can believe that they had a tough time finding the residence.
In Boston, 70% of the dwellings are rentals.
5. Boston is a Lot of Fun
Boston is a paradise city for the American who enjoys a fast-paced life, loves
to have entertainment options on demand, and wants the chance for
relaxation or recreation whenever it's needed.
According to Joseph Girouard, Boston is not an experience of cold concrete,
steel, and glass.
Boston is still home to parks, green spaces, and opportunities to get away
from it all, even with its pulsating, vibrant activity.