does cities in japan, china, etc. beat out american cities? (apartment, low crime)

[tablemtn]

The question is too vague. You're asking people to sum up a bunch of subjective opinions about a lot of different qualities, weighted according to personal preferences, then summarize all of that in terms of 'superior' and 'inferior?' That's too simplistic. I don't think it's useful to look at cities in those terms.

[Jake1256]

is NYC inferior to Tokyo? compare those two cities first. in attractions, architecture, entertainment, parks, skyline.

[tablemtn]

The question is too vague. What does 'inferior' mean in this context?

[Jake1256]

compare the us cities, with other cities of the world. in architecture, entertainment, skyline, parks. if NY has the best skyline and parks, and pretty good entertainemnt then I thin NY would win.

[Hustla718]

Originally Posted by NewYorkcapitaloftheworld

American cities are pretty much better in everything, lol.

What a stupid post.

Originally Posted by Jake1256

compare the us cities, with other cities of the world. in architecture, entertainment, skyline, parks. if NY has the best skyline and parks, and pretty good entertainemnt then I thin NY would win.

Architecture: NYC has some good architecture, but these Asian towers are up there as well. Look at the Jin Mao Building.

Skyline: NYC gets smashed by Hong Kong. Many more Asian cities will soon have more skyscrapers then NYC. When it comes to tallest, you look to Asia.

Entertainment: Well Tokyo has many more people, more density. Most likely more entertainment.

Parks: NYC has the best parks? No way. Once you leave Central Park (and a handful of green parks across the city, the parks are nothing more then concrete playgrounds. In low income areas the parks are TERRIBLE. Not a park city by a long shot.

Problem solving/disasters: Asian cities are solving environmental problems. Take a look at Tokyo, threatened by Hurricanes and Earthquakes. Building standards for Earthquake survival improved. Hurricanes used to Flood Tokyo, now a sophisiticated tunnel system litterally eats the storm surge.


Hong Kong, China. It doesn't stop here...


It wraps around.


Dubai anyone?

[norm]

milquetoast,

Singapore is a true city state where Tokyo is a city.

Singapore is probably more modern than any city in the U.S. They always have a budget surplus and even though it is a small city they built a subway just to spend some of the money. It is a benevolent dictatorship and is virtually crime free and the cleanest place I have ever been. They ban cars from town down unless you pay a high toll. They have great restaurants but it doesn't compare to an American city as far as entertainment is concerned.

Unfortunately most of the colonial architecture has been replaced by glass towers and there is no local flavor remaining.

Since it sits just north of the equator it gets very hot in Singapore.

[bostoner]

Originally Posted by tablemtn

The question is too vague. You're asking people to sum up a bunch of subjective opinions about a lot of different qualities, weighted according to personal preferences, then summarize all of that in terms of 'superior' and 'inferior?' That's too simplistic.

Have you looked around lately? That is true of almost every thread in this forum!

[tablemtn]

I would say this - Tokyo and the whole Kanto plain are very impressive stretches of human development. If you've ever driven around Tokyo, you'll appreciate the modernity of things - the highway system, the infrastructure, the orderliness, and so on. It's a great city to visit for a while. It is full of spectacles - everything from the panoramic views from the observation decks of tall towers, to the massive buying frenzy in Akihabara whenever a new game or console is released. The food is great, and unlike the stereotype, there are lots of cheap street options - not just super-high-end eateries.

So, it's certainly a fascinating city. Great for tourism. More developed in some ways than cities in the US (just try paying a parking meter in the US from your cellphone).

But I would NOT want to live there, for more than a few weeks at a time. It is WAY too crowded, and living spaces are SMALL. People live in modernity, but they also live in shoeboxes. This is a function of Japan's limited land area. If you want a large estate, you'll have to go deep out into the rural countryside. So, in that regard, overall quality of life takes a big hit.

[milquetoast]

Originally Posted by norm

milquetoast,

Singapore is a true city state where Tokyo is a city.

Singapore is probably more modern than any city in the U.S. They always have a budget surplus and even though it is a small city they built a subway just to spend some of the money. It is a benevolent dictatorship and is virtually crime free and the cleanest place I have ever been. They ban cars from town down unless you pay a high toll. They have great restaurants but it doesn't compare to an American city as far as entertainment is concerned.

Unfortunately most of the colonial architecture has been replaced by glass towers and there is no local flavor remaining.

Since it sits just north of the equator it gets very hot in Singapore.

You're correct. Singapore is one of a very few sovereign entities that would mostly resemble cities in its overall physicality. I was looking for the definition of a true city that would be the capital of it's nation, have the size and history needed to influence its immediate region and, perhaps the world. My classification was inncorrect in my post, but I would also take a pass on Singapore being a city at all. I would consider Singapore no more a true city than I would Vatican city, and as much as I'd like to ' cane ' taggers in my city, you kind of have to want your city to be clean. The same political party always seems to win the elections, and we all know why Singapore is clean and crime free, but you're right. It is a city-state. A city that's set up as a sovereign. Tanks, normy.

[kofkaratar]

In terms of crime I would say every European and Japanese city is superior to the US cities. Cities like L.A, Detroit and chicago has crime rates you'll never find in europe, not even in cities that are much bigger. You can walk safe in pretty much every city in Europe, and even safer in Japan.

As far as technology goes I think Japan is extremly superior to both the US and Europe.