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I decided to make this thread, because often I see people putting down another city because of either Flat terrain, Lack of water, Lack of trees...etc. I personally don't understand why people like to think that all cities should be similar (as far as landscape). Here are a few cities that I would like to use as examples....
Dallas, Tx -I'm not sure why, but whenever I see someone say something negative about Dallas "Not having trees"...it makes me feel as that person is Naive. Its on the plains...of course it isn't going to have as many trees as other places. I actually like lack of trees in a city.
Oklahoma City,Ok -I notice that when the scenery in OKC is mentioned, somebody always has to mention the lack of trees, or thow the landscape is "Brown". I don't find this to be true at all though. I think OKC is a beautiful City...
New York City,Ny -NYC...i don't see this alot, but i see some people mention how NYC is flat. I always feel as if I have to correct those posters, because statements like that are simply wrong!
Denver,Co -DEN is a place I grew up most of my life. When ever somebody mentions the Mountains, I realize that another poster has to jump in and mention how "The city itself is flat and brown" or how "there aren't any trees". I don't find this to be a bad thing thought.
Phoenix, Az -The city is in the desert...the city has an excuse for not having many trees...or lakes. When someone says something like "Phoenix has a lack of trees" they somewhat come off as naive...because anyone with common sense would know the desert doesn't have many trees. I however, do think that the city does great with landscaping.
Feel free to add any cities...or even elaborateon the ones I already listed!
People think KC is flat and treeless and they are completely wrong.
Exactly! I have't been there for a very long time, but All you have to do is go to google maps, and you can see that the terrain is very hilly, and filled with trees.
NYC has plenty of green areas in the outer boroughs. Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx all have areas with tree-lined streets and ample room for gardens and landscaping.
Actually I think most people think Phoenix is way more barren than it actually is. I think Tucson is actually the way people perceive Phoenix as. Phoenix has established areas that are way more green than Tucson. Many areas of Phoenix have grass lawns, trees, and other vegetation. The Arcadia area is a good example. Citrus, Eucalyptus, Olive trees not to mention oleanders cover the area. It also amazes me how some people are so surprised when they come to Phoenix and see that palm trees dominate the landscape. It's like they expected to see a forest of Saguaros instead. Also if you are looking out of a high rise in Phoenix you will see a canopy of green. The city may not be as green as most but it certainly isn't nearly as brown as people make it out to be.
Most people are in awe to find out Houston has palm trees & woods all over the place even though the terrain may be flat as a pancake. On that note so is Miami & Chicago. Even much of Los Angeles is flat as surprising as that may seen.
Actually I think most people think Phoenix is way more barren than it actually is. I think Tucson is actually the way people perceive Phoenix as. Phoenix has established areas that are way more green than Tucson. Many areas of Phoenix have grass lawns, trees, and other vegetation. The Arcadia area is a good example. Citrus, Eucalyptus, Olive trees not to mention oleanders cover the area. It also amazes me how some people are so surprised when they come to Phoenix and see that palm trees dominate the landscape. It's like they expected to see a forest of Saguaros instead. Also if you are looking out of a high rise in Phoenix you will see a canopy of green. The city may not be as green as most but it certainly isn't nearly as brown as people make it out to be.
Exactly what you said. I don't know what people have over "Brownish" landscape anyways. You can survive with it.
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