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Originally Posted by Lets Eat Candy
San Francisco is literally the Steph Curry of cities. So small that no one wants to give it credit for anything, but does certain things so well that it's hard to deny its greatness.
Interesting analogy that might actually work, though I do think Steph Curry gets a ton of credit/respect/coverage in real life. But just like SF and the Bay Area in general, Steph gets a lot of help from his supporting cast, especially Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (who would be his San Jose and Oakland). And just like SF, while he does many things well, he's pegged as being an expert in just one area (3-point shooting is his tech, I guess).
Anyone know why my thread on Chicago being America's second largest downtown was deleted? I thing all the rules were followed on the forum and was curious what others said? I guess will find out America's 3rd.
I personally would say DC is behind SF and especially Chicago. Don't know about Boston and I while I've been to Philly, I don't have much experience with Center City.
I would rank Chicago #2 though all these cities are plausible candidates for rankings #2 through #5.
I think you could make a reasonable argument for any of these four cities, in any order.
DC is the most international city, and has the largest and most iconic center. Chicago has the most big city feel, and has the massive skyline, cultural anchors and transit infrastructure. Philly has the tightest streets and most human-scale neighborhoods. Boston is very similar to Philly, but a bit smaller and more upscale. SF is probably the most desirable and scenic, most appealing for visitors, and equals Chicago's retail offerings.
Nah, something with that much emphasis on upscale options isn't personally appealing to me and that's pretty much it. It's not a downtown thing for me either. Philly's version of upscale shopping is King of Prussia and that's a mall, but I prefer the odder stores near and around Center City instead.
There is no kind of store in downtown Philly that downtown SF doesnt have more of, be it odd or upscale.
San Francisco is literally the Steph Curry of cities. So small that no one wants to give it credit for anything, but does certain things so well that it's hard to deny its greatness.
ijs. While other cities are always up and coming, SF just keeps getting better and better and better... #neversatisfied
Interesting analogy that might actually work, though I do think Steph Curry gets a ton of credit/respect/coverage in real life. But just like SF and the Bay Area in general, Steph gets a lot of help from his supporting cast, especially Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (who would be his San Jose and Oakland). And just like SF, while he does many things well, he's pegged as being an expert in just one area (3-point shooting is his tech, I guess).
Yeah, it would be interesting for another thread, but I really do think the Golden State Warriors are pretty representative of the Bay Area's stature.
San Francisco is literally the Steph Curry of cities. So small that no one wants to give it credit for anything, but does certain things so well that it's hard to deny its greatness.
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Originally Posted by qworldorder
Interesting analogy that might actually work, though I do think Steph Curry gets a ton of credit/respect/coverage in real life. But just like SF and the Bay Area in general, Steph gets a lot of help from his supporting cast, especially Klay Thompson and Draymond Green (who would be his San Jose and Oakland). And just like SF, while he does many things well, he's pegged as being an expert in just one area (3-point shooting is his tech, I guess).
Harrison Barnes is Berkeley and Andrew Bogut is Fremont.
I would rank Chicago #2 though all these cities are plausible candidates for rankings #2 through #5.
I think you could make a reasonable argument for any of these four cities, in any order.
DC is the most international city, and has the largest and most iconic center. Chicago has the most big city feel, and has the massive skyline, cultural anchors and transit infrastructure. Philly has the tightest streets and most human-scale neighborhoods. Boston is very similar to Philly, but a bit smaller and more upscale. SF is probably the most desirable and scenic, most appealing for visitors, and equals Chicago's retail offerings.
I would say Chicago has more in regards to retail. Probably the same amount variety and types of stores but more in quantity if that makes sense. In downtown Chicago you have two Macy's, two Zaras, two Forever 21s, two Targets (three if you consider the West Loop one), 3 Whole Foods, etc. I think Chicago beats SF in the sense that it has more abundance in quantity, but matches SF in regards to quality. Part of is because of Chicago's downtown size, but that's part of why I wouldn't say it's equal.
I dont think there is any doubt DT SF is playing with Chicago for #2-3 in the US, where Philadelphia while coming on strong is a ways behind. That doesnt say anything bad about Philly because it is doing fantastic, but SF has an awful lot going for it; food, business, tourism, shopping, climate, natural beauty, density/vibrancy, new projects, high tech....
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