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Location: The land of sugar... previously Houston and Austin
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Originally Posted by MrMcCoySays
And it's so funny that those who think Austin has to be the best city in the country are some of the same folks who complain about things like sprawl, lack of public trans and walkable neighborhoods, etc.
What can I say... city of Austin must have a really good PR firm.
Right. These are the people that, instead of doing any research, make an opinion based on hearsay. Someone tells them that Austin is the most liberal place in Texas, so they automatically figure, "Hey! This must be the Texas city closest to my hometown," only to arrive to find quite the unpleasant surprise.
Actually the City of Dallas is just as if not more liberal than Austin. There are neighborhoods in Central Dallas such as North Oak Cliff and Old East Dallas/Lakewood which are more "Austin" than Austin.
What can I say... city of Austin must have a really good PR firm.
Don't get me wrong, Austin is a nice town. In fact I would probably enjoy living there. I just think liberals need to get it out of their head that Austin is the only city worthy of their attention.
The thing about living in Austin though, is that I would have to live in the downtown area. I'd be miserable if I had to live anywhere south of the lake or north of UT.
Actually the City of Dallas is just as if not more liberal than Austin. There are neighborhoods in Central Dallas such as North Oak Cliff and Old East Dallas/Lakewood which are more "Austin" than Austin.
Same goes for Houston. Not even Austin has anything like the Montrose.
The thing about living in Austin though, is that I would have to live in the downtown area. I'd be miserable if I had to live anywhere south of the lake or north of UT.
That's my general sentiment too after having visited, but with two exceptions- the new development at the old airport site and the Plum Creek development in Kyle, just a few miles south of Austin. Actually now that I think about it, if you could find a house that wasn't old and crappy in South Austin within a mile of Town Lake Park/Auditorium shores, that would be a good location too, even being south of the lake.
Central Florida is much milder than the panhandle. The only thing you would have to worry about in central Florida is a few days that have frosty mornings. Winter precipitation is very rare in that part of the state, but also quite uncommon in the panhandle.
Can you give me any idea of temperatures? Lows and highs in the winter months? It will make my decision on where to go easier!
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