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Old 08-14-2008, 10:24 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Couldn't agree more. After growing up in the Dallas area, I can say that I think SA downtown is prettier and much more fun!
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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As much as I miss downtown in the city this site's logo pictures on the left-hand side, I really don't think there is enough corporate demand for such a thing at the moment.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:09 PM
 
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i had a friend who is living in dallas for about 2 yrs now... he and his family drove down here in SA for the first time last weekend...

guess what? they were impressed with SA downtown and SA as a whole! compared to SA, they said downtown dallas is boring with not much to do... and as a whole they said SA had a different vibe and they liked what they saw... of course they saw the nice areas and tourist destinations - riverwalk, alamo, tower, la cantera, and of course stone oak community - my house... after which he is seriously considering of relocating here...

oh... they didn't even talk about how tall their buildings are, or how short ours are ...
Downtown Dallas is boring. Sure it's great 9-5 M-F, but San Antonio has a vibrant lively downtown 24/7.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:17 PM
 
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downtown skylines represents the prowness of the city

I have never quite heard the assets of a community described quite like this? I'm assuming he meant "prowess".....but still?

prow·ess
Pronunciation: \ˈprau̇-əs also ˈprō-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English prouesse, from Anglo-French pruesse, prowesse, from prou
Date: 13th century
1: distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill
2: extraordinary ability <his prowess on the football field>
ref-webster-online.

I'm not getting it.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:24 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I just had dinner on the Riverwalk with a friend from Florida who hasn't been here in 18 years. He remarked how much activity there was downtown, from the Alamo to the Riverwalk, people are out and about.

We went to Tulsa last summer and the downtown there shut down once the workday was over. We were surprised that nothing was open in the evening, and not a soul in sight. It was a ghost town...

San Antonio doesn't need skyscrapers to give it character, it always has a charm to it that high rises would only ruin. Many cities realize that tall buildings don't attract people, activities do, which is why you have the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, the Landing in Jacksonville, etc., etc.

As stated, it is those cities that don't have anything else to offer that try to make up for it by building skyscrapers.

San Antonio rocks , quit trying to change it!

Cheers! M2
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:35 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Not to mention the fact that most European cities, outside London, Paris, and Frankfurt, have very few skyscrapers. Cities like Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Brussels are all world cities, yet have virtually no skyline. Even London, one of the biggest and most powerful cities on the planet, has a mediocre skyline for its stature, at least by American standards.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:39 PM
 
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Not to mention the fact that most European cities, outside London, Paris, and Frankfurt, have very few skyscrapers. Cities like Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Brussels are all world cities, yet have virtually no skyline. Even London, one of the biggest and most powerful cities on the planet, has a mediocre skyline for its stature, at least by American standards.
San Antonio is by far the most European (in this regard) of all major Texas cities.
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Old 08-14-2008, 01:45 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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San Antonio is by far the most European (in this regard) of all major Texas cities.
I would say that in general.
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Old 08-14-2008, 04:34 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Y'know, I think that is one of the reasons I like the downtown so much! Having spent a lot of time in a few major European cities (Frankfurt, Brussels, etc), I have to agree that San Antonio is one of the most similar types of places in the US. I don't know if it is because of its rich culture and history, or how active the downtown area is. All it needs is a 'walkplatz' which, in a way, the Rivercenter serves as one; and I think you've hit the nail right on the head!

After walking around downtown last evening, I think our "skyline" is just right for the city. Drive to Houston or Dallas if you are that hungry to see skyscrapers; but leave San Antonio alone. It is perfect the way it is!

Cheers! M2
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Old 08-14-2008, 05:22 PM
 
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i don't mind having a few more high rise buildings though...
a few that make statements or having pretty unique look...
rather than many but generic looking...
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