Dallas vs. Houston

[Guerilla]

Originally Posted by mpope409

Considering the fact that it's supported by no facts or reliable data? Not really.

Those are merely opinions based on a few thousand adults. If that list was so true, where are all of Dallas' international consulants, or even its Chinatown?

[AK123]

Originally Posted by metroplex2003

Though you're right, I have yet to verify lakewooder's stats, but I do find it interesting in favor of Dallas.

Once I saw New Orleans on there, that pretty much invalidated it for me.

And I do know the place well because half my family used to live there, and I lived there for a short time.

And Las Vegas?

Sounds more like a list of cities people know from TV shows and/or movies, rather than for "economic and educational opportunity to vibrant lifestyle to amenities"

[mpope409]

Originally Posted by JJP

Once I saw New Orleans on there, that pretty much invalidated it for me.

And I do know the place well because half my family used to live there, and I lived there for a short time.

And Las Vegas?

Sounds more like a list of cities people know from TV shows and/or movies, rather than for "economic and educational opportunity to vibrant lifestyle to amenities"

Exactly what I was going to say, because I hardly doubt that New Orleans would be on that list had it not been for Hurricane Katrina.

It's no secret that Houston is major in the economy and business world. It has larger than life appeal but when it comes to television and exposure, Houston is pretty shy. It's somewhat of a modest city in that way.

[Lakewooder]

No one says Houston is not a big city. But how big is too big? Things can get out of control.. And the no zoning thing makes it totally different from Dallas. Dallas doesn't have oil refineries smelling up things, either.

I love parts of Houston, but I love Dallas more. And I've lived in both. I just couldn't live in Houston again.

[mpope409]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

No one says Houston is not a big city. But how big is too big? Things can get out of control.. And the no zoning thing makes it totally different from Dallas. Dallas doesn't have oil refineries smelling up things, either.

I love parts of Houston, but I love Dallas more. And I've lived in both. I just couldn't live in Houston again.

Okay.




But who ever said that anyone said Houston wasn't big? It's not too big. It's right where it belongs in every aspect of the city. Don't worry, everything is under control down here. No disrespect to anyone, but constantly referring to the "no zoning" is really over exaggerating the deal and it has become very trite. The only people who notice it are those who are looking for a flaw in Houston. Like I said before, no one complains when they see the same kind of thing in New York. The oil spots are basically on the east side of town and it only stinks in that area at night, lol.

Speaking of flaws, let's not sit here and act like Dallas doesn't have plenty. You can pretend that it's the apple of everyone's eye if you want to, but I know too many people who are turned off by many things in that Walker Texas Ranger city.

[Lakewooder]

Actually not having zoning can be convenient - you can walk next door to the 7-11 and get a Slurpee.