Facts about Research Triangle Park (RTP):

• the largest research park in the USA
• located near Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill
• hosts many technology companies like IBM, Cisco, Nortel Networks, and Sony Ericsson
• near Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State
• the two major highways are I-40 (which connects Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) and I-540 (which circles Raleigh).  Traffic on these highways is congested during rush hour.
  

• ranks #3 in worst sprawl in the nation, according to Smart Growth America.
• development is replacing many of the trees
• no good restaurants

• Clay Aikens, the second-place winner of American Idol in 2003, was born and raised in Raleigh
• Kristi Yamaguchi, 1992 Olympic Champion figure skating champion, lives in Raleigh

• Ranked #1 for Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes magazine
  http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/1/bestplaces08_Raleigh-NC_100138.html
• Five Best Cities for Job Hunting by Smart Money magazine
  http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/economy/five-best-cities-for-job-hunting/?page=3

• HousingRTP - http://www.housingrtp.com
• Craigslist - http://raleigh.craigslist.org/apa/

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