norfolk

A loud, filthy, polluted city on the east coast. Would be little more than a blip on the map without the massive military presence. If you're military and forced to live here, you have the pleasure of being stereotyped, pigeonholed and solicited by the local populace every time you walk out the door. The economy in Norfolk is derived mainly from corrupt contractors bilking various naval shipyard projects and base support services. Secondarily is the service sector for all the military there. (We have a massive shopping district called "Military Circle" complete with a "Military Mall"). A heavily used template seems to be "Freedom/Stars& Stripes <Industry/Service>". One of the few redeeming factors is ODU, which out of the filth and noise has formed a rather small but pleasant thriving college community.