Albuquerque or Tucson?! (Atlanta, live, state, better)

[bradly]

Originally Posted by AZLiam

Is this Bradly? LOL

Nope, this is Bradly, right here. I dont have time to make fake accounts if thats what you are trying to say, I'm a busy guy with a life.

Originally Posted by AZLiam

Actually, I've done extensive traveling, thanks, but NM certainly isn't on my radar for any upcoming trips. I guess I'd be part of the 85 percent that's 'ruined' AZ since I'm from Chicago originally, but I have been here since '92 and I live within the city limits. I did however live in Texas for awhile, so when I drove to AZ, I closed my eyes and prayed for speed to get me through NM - I'd assume when you've seen other ArizonANs (that's what we're called) on OUR (I-10 that we share) road, they may be doing the same.

Well maybe you should come see us in Albuquerque..since you know so much about it. And its sprawl... haha.

[bradly]

AZLiam Says, No sprawl like Phoenix in Tucson but Forbes says another story.

Where Vacancy Rates Are Rising - Forbes.com
"#3 Tucson, Ariz, where the aftermath of the housing boom has left a glut of inventory"



Thank god Albuquerque isnt going threw this problem..
Our housing market is healthy, were building becuase it is in Demand.

[AZLiam]

Originally Posted by bradly

AZLiam Says, No sprawl like Phoenix in Tucson but Forbes says another story.

Where Vacancy Rates Are Rising - Forbes.com
"#3 Tucson, Ariz, where the aftermath of the housing boom has left a glut of inventory"



Thank god Albuquerque isnt going threw this problem..
Our housing market is healthy, were building becuase it is in Demand.

You must have missed this article:

Tucson is the top go-to place for simpler living, says AARP - USATODAY.com

[AZLiam]

Originally Posted by bradly

Nope, this is Bradly, right here. I dont have time to make fake accounts if thats what you are trying to say, I'm a busy guy with a life.



Well maybe you should come see us in Albuquerque..since you know so much about it. And its sprawl... haha.

Bradly, if you invited me to come to Albuquerque and showed me all of the things you speak so highly of, I'd return the favor.

[st. louie louie]

Originally Posted by bradly

Thank god Albuquerque isnt going threw this problem..
Our housing market is healthy, were building becuase it is in Demand.

What university did you graduate from?

[bradly]

Originally Posted by AZLiam

Bradly, if you invited me to come to Albuquerque and showed me all of the things you speak so highly of, I'd return the favor.

A heart to heart and show around the cities, I'll take you out for drinks

[AZLiam]

Originally Posted by bradly

A heart to heart and show around the cities, I'll take you out for drinks

Sounds like a plan.

[fashionguy]

I'll have to go with Albuquerque on this one. Tucson never left good impression for me. I really like Phoenix and Tempe, but not Tucson.

[bradly]

Originally Posted by AZLiam

Sounds like a plan.

We actually have alot of fun things to do here come to think about it.. What would we do in Tucson is the question.. I hear the area near the university is pretty nice, similar to that of nob hill here in albuquerque.

[JBM]

I choose Albuquerque.

I've been to both cities (Tucson four times) and am actually moving to Albuquerque next year
I currently live in Eastern NM, and am looking forward to being "in the action."

Although I don't think it is really possible to say one city is "better" than the other. Both are cool, unique cities. However, I find ABQ easier to get around, has a better art scene, better entertainment, and to me, better shopping and climate.

Tucson seems just a bit more "sleepy" I guess to me, wile ABQ seems more "edgy." I think a part of that is the fact that Tucson is so near to Phoenix, which is the giant of the Southwest region. ABQ, however, is relatively isolated and as such plays a greater role within NM. Albuquerque is also becoming much more urban than Tucson in many aspects. I try to make it to ABQ as often as possible, it's one of my favorite places. Tucson, though, is still a nice city.

I'm surprised at all the bickering on this forum, though. ABQ and Tucson actually seem to have a lot in common. They're both commiserate size, both have neat and large universities, etc. The arguments seem rather, um, irrelevant too. I don't think the amount of sprawl one city has over another or the number of high rises are great criteria on judging one over the other. For instance, DC has very few if any high rises, yet you rarely see it attacked for not having any! In the end, some like Tucson, some like Albuquerque. No biggie, they're both very cool cities, with a LOT in common.