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This is a list of the most common U.S. place names (cities, towns, villages, boroughs and census-designated places [CDP]), with the number of times that name occurs (in parentheses). [1] Some states have more than one occurrence of the same name. Cities with populations over 100,000 are in bold.
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Other neighborhood names have greater popularity. For example, Riverdale was once home to John F. Kennedy and is known for its affluence, large mansions, and proximity to amenities. Throggs Neck has a bridge named for it , and the neighborhood is known for waterfront beach communities located on the Long Island Sound .
In April 2011, New York State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries promised to introduce a bill to require a series of approvals for new neighborhood names — from the community board, the City Council and the mayor. The bill would also punish real estate brokers who promoted property with an unofficial, made-up name.
The City of Chicago's second annual “You Name a Snowplow" contest is entering Phase 2, and now you can vote for your favorite names!
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a policy on January 31, 2006 (Council File No. 02-0196), which provided a process to either change a neighborhood name or create one where none previously existed. A written application, including a petition, must be filed with the City Clerk to initiate the process. [5]
The intersections of North Ave, Damen and Milwaukee in 2010 in Wicker Park Wrigley Field, from which Wrigleyville gets its name, is home to the Chicago Cubs baseball team. There are 178 official neighborhoods in Chicago. [1] Neighborhood names and identities have evolved due to real estate development and changing demographics. [2]