Which US city would rank higher if located in another area (rates, crime)

[ATUMRE75]

Atlanta should be located where Savanah is located.
Philadelphia should be located where Virginia Beach is located.
Dallas should be loacted where Corpis Christi is located.
Phoenix should be located where Flagstaff is located.
Minneapolis should be located where Buffalo is located.

Just my few cents.

[CaliFool]

pennsylvania's two biggest cities, I would say. pittsburgh if it were closer to the northeast... 4 example if pittsburgh were in connecticut

philadelphia simply because if it was not so close to new york, people would see it for what it is. but really I just don't want to get into that on this forum.

[KodeBlue]

Originally Posted by SirGreenDown

You're from Baltimore. You're not even worth going back and forth with. However, even I'm not above guiding you in the right direction. Philly has always been one of the big boys from way back when and still today and growing. I knew that even before moving to Philly and kidphilly even posted info regarding Philly's history and why it became the city it is directly above your silly post.

NYC and Philly will always be the biggest cities on the east coast. No one is checkin for Baltimore. You speak of OKC.. That's a city that comes to mind that Baltimore may actually rank higher than.

You're from philly, you don't have room to claim another city worthless. Secondly, please don't act like philly has been growing all along when in fact it finally gained population for the first time in 50 years. BTW, Baltimore also has plenty of history being one of the first cities in the country; being the nations capitol (as was philly, and nyc), and being the place the made the song that u salute your nation to. Furthermore, I don't care what you think of Baltimore honestly because I bash Baltimore more than you'd ever believe. But I like how baltinore is a stand alone city (unlike how philly claims itself to the be the 6th borough) I know about the crime even tho its at a 40 year low (unlike how philly doesn't acknowledge the fact that it has the highest muder rate in the country). Also, Baltimore's downtown population has grown by a much larger percentage than philly. We have better rowhouses than philly. All I read from philly posters are "we have Italians just like new York" "we kinda sound like we're from new york" " we have a lot in common with new York" or anything else regarding new york. So until philly actually becomes new york, philly doesn't have room to talk down about anybody regarding anything.

[SirGreenDown]

Originally Posted by KodeBlue

You're from philly, you don't have room to claim another city worthless. Secondly, please don't act like philly has been growing all along when in fact it finally gained population for the first time in 50 years. BTW, Baltimore also has plenty of history being one of the first cities in the country; being the nations capitol (as was philly, and nyc), and being the place the made the song that u salute your nation to. Furthermore, I don't care what you think of Baltimore honestly because I bash Baltimore more than you'd ever believe. But I like how baltinore is a stand alone city (unlike how philly claims itself to the be the 6th borough) I know about the crime even tho its at a 40 year low (unlike how philly doesn't acknowledge the fact that it has the highest muder rate in the country). Also, Baltimore's downtown population has grown by a much larger percentage than philly. We have better rowhouses than philly. All I read from philly posters are "we have Italians just like new York" "we kinda sound like we're from new york" " we have a lot in common with new York" or anything else regarding new york. So until philly actually becomes new york, philly doesn't have room to talk down about anybody regarding anything.

1. You seem upset.
2. I'm from Queens and have been living happily in Philly for 6 years. I also never claimed Baltimore as "worthless" it's just not in the league of Philly which is why it's silly to go back and forth with you.
3. You live in Baltimore, get over it.
4. All those claims you made about Philly and NYC culturally, I'll let the Philly natives rip you to shreds if they're up to it. (Which I doubt they will because..well...you live in blatimore)
5. Baltimore should aspire to be like Philly on its worst day on any metric..be it college education opportunities, economy, shopping, tourism, night life.. anything..take your pick.

Theres so much fail in your rant/post. You made the comment about Philly first and I took the bait, which was a mistake on my part. This shouldn't have turned into a pissing contest. Simply because baltimore doesn't compete with big cities like Philly (It takes a lot more than row homes kid), it was never in the same league. Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, that's more your speed.

[Gnutella]

Originally Posted by HtownLove

how do you know that it didn't gain what it did BECAUSE it is located where it is.

Philadelphia got what it has based on its location, but also had plenty taken away based on location as well.

[Gnutella]

Originally Posted by CaliFool

pennsylvania's two biggest cities, I would say. pittsburgh if it were closer to the northeast... 4 example if pittsburgh were in connecticut

philadelphia simply because if it was not so close to new york, people would see it for what it is. but really I just don't want to get into that on this forum.

Just put Pittsburgh where State College is, and Philadelphia where Harrisburg is. BAM!

(By the way, you mean "closer to the rest of the Northeast, right?)

[KodeBlue]

Originally Posted by SirGreenDown

1. You seem upset.
2. I'm from Queens and have been living happily in Philly for 6 years. I also never claimed Baltimore as "worthless" it's just not in the league of Philly which is why it's silly to go back and forth with you.
3. You live in Baltimore, get over it.
4. All those claims you made about Philly and NYC culturally, I'll let the Philly natives rip you to shreds if they're up to it. (Which I doubt they will because..well...you live in blatimore)
5. Baltimore should aspire to be like Philly on its worst day on any metric..be it college education opportunities, economy, shopping, tourism anything..take your pick.

Theres so much fail in your rant/post. You made the comment about Philly first and I took the bait, which was a mistake on my part. This shouldn't have turned into a pissing contest. Simply because baltimore doesn't compete with big cities like Philly, it was never in the same league. Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, that's more your speed.

Lol @ you for thinking anyone on this site can upset me. I really don't care where you're from. Secondly, I've stated plenty of times that Baltimore is on the level of the cities you've mentioned- check my post history for proof. And believe it or not, philly is closer to Baltimore than it is to new York in many ways...nothing about philly is overwhelming. I don't lose sleep over people not liking Baltimore, hell, I bash Baltimore more than anybody on this site ever could. My is issue is how philly has been feeling itself lately because its downtown has gained population, and how they've been kissing new York's butt recently. They act like they don't wanna be philadelphians anymore; they'd rather be new yorkers....

[streetcreed]

Columbus should be on this list:

The city is an oddball (probably one of the most) for its region.

1) it is moderate/liberal/progressive and has one of the largest LGBT populations not on a coastal area or in Texas.

2)It is a service, technology, retail/fashion, banking, insurance, government, and research driven economy in a manufacturing region.

3) It has one of the youngest populations (even excluding students) of any major US city. Thus leading to a creative, young, vital, and young professional oriented environment. The retailer/fashion designers based in the city fuel a local art community that is strong and integrated into central city neighborhoods like the Short North.

4) it annexed like a sunbelt city, outside of the denser urban core.

5) it is overshadowed by older, earlier developed cities in the same state.

6) Columbus is a hip city stuck in a state known for being the opposite

If Columbus could have a coastal backdrop it would go perfect with its vibe, environment, companies, and social leanings. Even the urban streetscapes are lined with patios, chilled people, and a general non-Ohio vibe (especially in the summertime) Plus could you imagine the possibilities for some of the craziest gay/nude beaches? For those who don't know Columbus' LGBT community is so large the pride attracts over 100,000 people and is one of the largest not on the coast. -Just be sure to leave the few blue collar/Appalachian sections of the city behind (the west side)-

But seriously, CBUS is easier overlooked due to being overshadowed by older industrial powerhouses. A newer growth region would allow Columbus to attract sports franchises easier and to blossom its hip/alternative image outside of Ohio's clashing industrial one.

[Gnutella]

Originally Posted by streetcreed

Columbus should be on this list:

The city is an oddball (probably one of the most) for its region.

1) it is moderate/liberal/progressive and has one of the largest LGBT populations not on a coastal area or in Texas.

2)It is a service, technology, retail/fashion, banking, insurance, government, and research driven economy in a manufacturing region.

3) It has one of the youngest populations (even excluding students) of any major US city. Thus leading to a creative, young, vital, and young professional oriented environment. The retailer/fashion designers based in the city fuel a local art community that is strong and integrated into central city neighborhoods like the Short North.

4) it annexed like a sunbelt city, outside of the denser urban core.

5) it is overshadowed by older, earlier developed cities in the same state.

6) Columbus is a hip city stuck in a state known for being the opposite

If Columbus could have a coastal backdrop it would go perfect with its vibe, environment, companies, and social leanings. Even the urban streetscapes are lined with patios, chilled people, and a general non-Ohio vibe (especially in the summertime) Plus could you imagine the possibilities for some of the craziest gay/nude beaches? For those who don't know Columbus' LGBT community is so large the pride attracts over 100,000 people and is one of the largest not on the coast. -Just be sure to leave the few blue collar/Appalachian sections of the city behind (the west side)-

But seriously, CBUS is easier overlooked due to being overshadowed by older industrial powerhouses. A newer growth region would allow Columbus to attract sports franchises easier and to blossom its hip/alternative image outside of Ohio's clashing industrial one.

I don't think Columbus is overshadowed by any city in Ohio right now, honestly.

[KodeBlue]

Originally Posted by Gnutella

I don't think Columbus is overshadowed by any city in Ohio right now, honestly.

I'd say its not recognized enough as far as name recognition, but I dont know too much about it. BTW, gnutella, I don't we don't see eye to eye as far as football, but I'm pretty sure you were happy that the patriots lost.