TOWN

[nannycoe1]

What is the difference between up-town and down-town?

[BlackSheepNY]

My perception of "uptown" is where the stores, the living, and the cost of living - is more UPSCALE - snooty.  Downtown is a more relaxed atmosphere and, in my opinion, more down-to-earth people.

[dbenjamin]

My perception of "uptown" is where the stores, the living, and the cost of living - is more UPSCALE - snooty.  Downtown is a more relaxed atmosphere and, in my opinion, more down-to-earth people.

I'm glad to know that break down , couldnt answer that one.

[skrogman]

Okay, I can see your perception, but I have always referred to "downtown" as the area where all the businesses (and the jobs) are and "uptown" is the residential areas "out of town" or the suburbs.

Maybe it's regional, I don't know, but being from just outside of Cincinnati, I guess "downtown", (business district) is also "down by the river" and the suburbs seem to be mainly north of town so it appears to be "uptown".

- but GREAT question!!

[BlackSheepNY]

Okay, I can see your perception, but I have always referred to "downtown" as the area where all the businesses (and the jobs) are and "uptown" is the residential areas "out of town" or the suburbs.

Maybe it's regional, I don't know, but being from just outside of Cincinnati, I guess "downtown", (business district) is also "down by the river" and the suburbs seem to be mainly north of town so it appears to be "uptown".

- but GREAT question!!

I suppose it could be regional.  Everyone has their own perception.  Me, coming from New York originally, is why I explained it the way I did.  Whether you're "uptown" or "downtown" in NY (City), you're still, in a way, in a business district.  Uptown pays more than Downtown.  If you're lucky enough to be able to afford to live within the City itself, either way, you're paying through the nose.  However, uptown is way more expensive than downtown.

[Clandestine1]

Well in nyc. Downtown is more of a shopping hub, younger feeling and laid back. While uptown is pretty boring and I guess full of high class places (depending on what part you go to). But honestly I think it's just geography, y'know.

[momoney555]

Uptown is usually where people live - Downtown is usually the business and commercial part of a city.