Austin and Louisville (live, best, compared, place)

[DTXman34]

I'm trying to figure out what quirkiness factor exists in Austin in 2016? And the indie scene? I feel like it's being portrayed on this site on how it "used to be," not what it actually is today. Most cities in America have their quirky areas.

[SPonteKC]

The quirkiest thing about Austin is how many people have convinced themselves a place that banal is "weird".

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by DTXman34

I'm trying to figure out what quirkiness factor exists in Austin in 2016? And the indie scene? I feel like it's being portrayed on this site on how it "used to be," not what it actually is today. Most cities in America have their quirky areas.

Great point. Couldn't agree more. I was very disappointed on my last trip to Austin. The Austin of 1996 that made it awesome....is gone! replaced by people who might as well be from the upper east side of NYC wearing polos and penny loafers! No thanks. I will stick with Louisville. Just don't tell too many people about Louisville lol

[jessemh431]

Originally Posted by Novacek

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At your own request, we're ignoring the suburbs, which includes the other cities in Jefferson County.

I don't think he meant ignore the balance. I think he meant ignore places Round Rock for Austin and Shepherdsville/LaGrange/Southern Indiana for Louisville. It's basically nonsensical to take out places like St. Matthews, Middletown, Shively, Hurstbourne which are in the same country and blend seamlessly into the city of Louisville. Leaving out something like St. Matthews would be like leaving out Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood when discussing LA.

[shinestx]

Does "quirky" mean too weird for normal human habitation? If so, then it goes to the Peoples "Republic" of Austin. And frankly, you can have it. On that note, I see absolutely no comparison between these two cities.

[jessemh431]

Originally Posted by shinestx

Does "quirky" mean too weird for normal human habitation? If so, then it goes to the Peoples "Republic" of Austin. And frankly, you can have it. On that note, I see absolutely no comparison between these two cities.

Have you been to Louisville?

[shinestx]

Dozens of times. It's in my business territory, the northern-most tip.

[Shakeesha]

Originally Posted by shinestx

Dozens of times. It's in my business territory, the northern-most tip.

Why do you feel there is no comparison between these two cities?

[shinestx]

Austin is a state capital and has grown around the large world-class university that is the state's premier public institution. It is in a semi-arid (i.e. not-so-green) "hill country" and on a less important (transportation) river. Historically, it was never a large city, but now wears its big-boy britches quite proudly. It sits in what many believe is the most booming tech-based economy in the country and is very entrepreneurial with a huge influx of new graduates every year. In state politics, Austin punches above its weight as it's the state capital and home of UT.

Louisville is old and industrial on an important river in a subtropical/mid-continental zone ringed by hills (but the city is predominantly flat). It was historically a large city and (I get the feeling) sort of pines for its former heyday. It is not a state capital, and its main university is not the state's premier institution. It is considerably smaller in population and does not serve as a magnet for new grads.

Mind you, I'm not trying to knock Loovuhl. It's just that these cities do not give me any sense of a similar 'vibe'. If the op is referring to the grunge/weird thing, well that exists in every city of any decent size in the country.

Now, please someone tell my why they are similar.

[Conrad Gray]

Louisville's tech industry is mostly in bio, right? Whereas Austin's is in software.