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On the comments by TEXX - while I agree Houston and DFW are not the same. People living there will articulate the more subtle differences better than anyone not as close - this is the same for many other cities with similar characterics. Many people feel that Philly and Baltimore are very similar. I agree and as someone who knows them well could better articulate the differences or subtleties and explain the differences but overall outwardly they will appear very similar. Overall the similarities between these two large TX metros are more similar than different, though no two places are exactly the same
I can agree as I don't truly understand the differences from Philly and Baltimore. To me, an outsider, Baltimore and DC have nothing in common that I can see visually or culturally and I dont understand how these two opposite cities get grouped together. Really what do they have in common? Philly on the other hand looks visually similar(rowhouses, more grit, skinny streets, ect) to Baltimore and even culturally in some ways but I do understand Philly is much larger and vibrant.
I can agree as I don't truly understand the differences from Philly and Baltimore. To me, an outsider, Baltimore and DC have nothing in common that I can see visually or culturally and I dont understand how these two opposite cities get grouped together. Really what do they have in common? Philly on the other hand looks visually similar(rowhouses, more grit, skinny streets, ect) to Baltimore and even culturally in some ways but I do understand Philly is much larger and vibrant.
Agree with your comment. Philly and Baltimore are much more similar than DC is to any other northeast city. There are part of inner-city DC, however, that have that Baltimore row-house/hood vibe. Most tourists don't see these neighborhoods, however - just the monuments, museums, Georgetown, etc.
As for Houston and Dallas, to a Texan (which I was for many years), we do appreciate the differences. Outside of Texas, however, the differences are not as great as they look (OK - my opinion). This comment struck me:
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if two cities dislike each other like Dallas and Houston, they are probably very different.
In my experience, be it cities, classmates, work colleagues, siblings, universities, whatever - the more intense rivalries typically occur the MORE similar any two entities are. I suspect you may have a different opinion. So be it.
As for this observation:
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And Fort Worth might be even more different from Dallas because of many of the same reasons.
One of my regrets is while in Texas, I never went to Ft Worth. From what I've read, seen and heard, however, I think you are onto something here.
If you were to compare baltimore and philadelphia a few decades ago, they would be more similar than they are now. Philly in 2011 IMO is many steps ahead of baltimore, and i think the gap will continue to increase between the two cities. Philly has itself on a bit of a roll here, trying to move up on boston and NYC. Baltimore does have a great inner harbor though , which is its main strong point.
If you were to compare baltimore and philadelphia a few decades ago, they would be more similar than they are now. Philly in 2011 IMO is many steps ahead of baltimore, and i think the gap will continue to increase between the two cities. Philly has itself on a bit of a roll here, trying to move up on boston and NYC. Baltimore does have a great inner harbor though , which is its main strong point.
For purposes of this thread there is more similarities than differences for Baltimore and Philly
Baltimore is also taking steps forward sooooo... that gap isn't increasing anytime soon. philly has to catch Boston before it can go at DC and NYC.
Well baltimore was never on Philly's level and not even close. We can talk numbers, statistics, or pictures since I know you always like to bring up pictures. I appreciate Baltimore as nice town with a bad rep, economy,crime etc.. But let's not Kid ourselves. Baltimore should continue to take those steps though, maybe one day it will be on par with Detroit. Dc is a non factor, and Philly nor any other city will ever be NYC..which I don't think it wants to be.
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For purposes of this thread there is more similarities than differences for Baltimore and Philly
Besides rowhouses, list them and educate me. This should be good.
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