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The majority of the people would say Chicago is more urban than Philly as shown by the poll. Not only that, but it's overall superior to Philly in several other categories. You guys can have your insufferable East Coast arrogance and rowhouses.
Whoa slow down buddy. I have nothing to do with this thread. And in the everyday life none of this matters.
And yes Chicagos encapturemnet area is nearly 2x the size of Phillys. Chicagos metro is nearly 10,000 sq mi. whereas Phillys is 5,000 sq. mi. obviously Chicagos economic numbers will be greater.
Now why does Chicagos metro sprawl 120 miles and Philadelphia cant even get credit for areas a mere 15 miles away from its city limits is beyond me.The biased nature of the
OMB towards Philadlephia is incredulous.
Draw a circle 50 miles around the center of Chicago and Philadlephia. It would arguably be Chicago looking up at Philadelphia asfar as GDp and various economic indicators.
Uh, Chicago's urbanized area is MUCH larger than Philly's. Chicago had 8.3 million people living in 2200 square miles compared to Philly's 5.1 million in 1800 square miles. Hell, Cook county alone has over 5 million people in 900 square miles or so. No matter how you twist or slice it, Chicago is significantly larger than Philadelphia.
Uh, Chicago's urbanized area is MUCH larger than Philly's. Chicago had 8.3 million people living in 2200 square miles compared to Philly's 5.1 million in 1800 square miles. Hell, Cook county alone has over 5 million people in 900 square miles or so. No matter how you twist or slice it, Chicago is significantly larger than Philadelphia.
While I agree Chicago is bigger those stats do not really give the whole story - The UA of Philly is cut off by the Census (less than 10 miles form the city border to the North) not because it ends but because it bumps up against NYC census areas - the UA doesnt end until north of NYC in CT. But Philly cant claim all but the area is in many ways even more developed over a larger area in that context. Though to me Chicago does feel larger; city alone because it is. But quite honestly Philly to me from the urban perspective feels next closest to Chicago in size in the US, because it is, not on skyline though...
on being urban, both are highly with different constructs - Chicago the city is larger
Technically Philly is part of a continuously urbanized area (UA) that has ~25-27 million people
While I agree Chicago is bigger those stats do not really give the whole story - The UA of Philly is cut off by the Census (less than 10 miles form the city border to the North) not because it ends but because it bumps up against NYC census areas - the UA doesnt end until north of NYC in CT. But Philly cant claim all but the area is in many ways even more developed over a larger area in that context. Though to me Chicago does feel larger; city alone because it is. But quite honestly Philly to me from the urban perspective feels next closest to Chicago in size in the US, because it is, not on skyline though...
on being urban, both are highly with different constructs - Chicago the city is larger
Technically Philly is part of a continuously urbanized area (UA) that has ~25-27 million people
Philly is definitely more urban. How can this be debated? Narrower streets + predominately rowhouses + older built form + larger city in the pre-automotive age = more urban.
The only reason that there are so many votes for Chicago is because there are so many Chicago homers on this thread. No one with functioning eyes would say that parking lots and strip malls = more urban, even if the city in question has a larger population and more highrises.
Philly is definitely more urban. How can this be debated? Narrower streets + predominately rowhouses + older built form + larger city in the pre-automotive age = more urban.
The only reason that there are so many votes for Chicago is because there are so many Chicago homers on this thread. No one with functioning eyes would say that parking lots and strip malls = more urban, even if the city in question has a larger population and more highrises.
You've been a pretty active troll lately. Keep up the good work.
Philly has its own distinctive style and personality. I can observe someone's demeanor and tell whether he or she's from Philadelphia or not. Can you do the same with Chicagoans?
Philly is definitely more urban. How can this be debated? Narrower streets + predominately rowhouses + older built form + larger city in the pre-automotive age = more urban.
So was New Orleans, Charleston, SC, St Augustine (Est 1564 nation's oldest) and Savannah, GA Did you know that New Orleans was the nation's 3rd largest city after NYC and Baltimore and Philly was the largest once? Now Philly is 6th after Phoenix bumped it down. Cities like San Antonio, Dallas, San Diego etc. are looking to pass up Philly soon in population while Chicago is still in a comfortable lead past Houston and all the rest during our life time.
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You've been a pretty active troll lately. Keep up the good work.
I am only posting the facts. You are the troll.
Please tell me one thing I have posted that is factually wrong.
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Did you know that New Orleans was the nation's 3rd largest city after NYC and Baltimore and Philly was the largest once? Now Philly is 6th after Phoenix bumped it down. Cities like San Antonio, Dallas, San Diego etc. are looking to pass up Philly soon in population while Chicago is still in a comfortable lead past Houston and all the rest during our life time. 
