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09-09-2009, 02:48 PM
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Oklahoma City - The new standard?
Do you think Oklahoma City is going to become the new standard that many major U.S. cities are measured by due to its amazing revival?
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09-09-2009, 09:22 PM
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Not even close. You might want to get out and visit some other cities.
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09-10-2009, 02:15 AM
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Been to alot of other cities. But Im thinkin in the future once all of the currents plans are completed. Like the core to shore project and Im sure the Devon Energy tower will just spur more to be built.
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09-10-2009, 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sasafras
Not even close. You might want to get out and visit some other cities.
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Like what one? Dallas? Traveling costs lots of money, and I've only been to 21 states. |
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09-10-2009, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ESMOU
Do you think Oklahoma City is going to become the new standard that many major U.S. cities are measured by due to its amazing revival?
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Ha ha ha ha. Surely you are joking?
Forget San Francisco, LA, NYC, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Boston. It's all about Oklahoma City!  |
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09-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by StillwaterTownie
Like what one? Dallas? Traveling costs lots of money, and I've only been to 21 states.
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I guess OKC could use Dallas as a standard... for now. |
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09-11-2009, 01:25 AM
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Hey it was just an idea. Didnt know so many would get butt hurt at the idea.
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09-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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Yeah, you really need to get out more! I have been all over the country. I think Portland is the standard that all of the cities are trying to match. They have streetcars and the most bike riders per capita. They have the largest urban park in a city too. They have revamped their river parks too.
Oklahoma City isn't even close. Core to Shore won't do much if they don't plan it right. It is not that impressive.
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09-11-2009, 11:32 AM
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Well, if one could afford to live in Portland, it'd be ok. No matter what city you would fashion after Portland, the cost of living would skyrocket just to have the amenities and improvements you're referring to.
Something else to consider is the stability of the economy. OKC has actually done fairly well with keeping people employed or creating new jobs or something cause their unemployment rate is fairly good compared to a lot of cities across the country. The PNW may not have been hit as hard as parts of Cali or Fla. or the Carolinas, but I believe the rate there is in double digits.
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09-11-2009, 11:41 AM
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What do you mean by a "standard"?
Does this mean every city should strive to have a Tinker AFB? or a Bricktown? or a Cowboy Hall of Fame? maybe Tulsa should knock down the blue dome district and install a myriad garden?
How about we let cities be cities....each unique and fun and different............
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