What do you think of DC? (Baltimore: crime, homes, neighbourhoods)

[BaltItaly]

I like DC. I visit often and consider it a close relative of Baltimore. I do think it is sterile compared to other east coast cities. I wouldn't want to live there although I am very jealous of their public-transit system.

[BMoreJuice]

We see DC as a transit society. No real culture, people go to work their and then leave. Not saying its true but Baltimore def has more of a neighborhood feel.

[TyBrGr]

I hear what you all are saying. DC is extremely transient. Some may hate this, but I love it. It has so many different cultures and I love that. Although I do understand people saying that they prefer Baltimore's regional culture to DC's international culture. To each their own. For me, I think that DC and Baltimore are headed in completely different directions. DC is becoming a world class city with lots of energy, a good metro, history, good architecture, and is climbing the ladder up into the ranks of NY, Paris, and London on some levels (however DC is still far from competing with these cities on every level). While DC is headed the international way, Baltimore seems very happy with being an all American city, which is so cool. It's interesting how they are becoming so different, but nice at the same time because you are so close if you ever want to escape the city you are in and head to a new city with a different vibe.

[CataMD]

Originally Posted by TyBrGr

I hear what you all are saying. DC is extremely transient. Some may hate this, but I love it. It has so many different cultures and I love that. Although I do understand people saying that they prefer Baltimore's regional culture to DC's international culture. To each their own. For me, I think that DC and Baltimore are headed in completely different directions. DC is becoming a world class city with lots of energy, a good metro, history, good architecture, and is climbing the ladder up into the ranks of NY, Paris, and London on some levels (however DC is still far from competing with these cities on every level). While DC is headed the international way, Baltimore seems very happy with being an all American city, which is so cool. It's interesting how they are becoming so different, but nice at the same time because you are so close if you ever want to escape the city you are in and head to a new city with a different vibe.

DC cannot compete with Chicago, SF or Miami, let alone NYC and London (what???). And no, it will never get there because, by design, it can't achieve population density needed to be a great city. DC is more like asuburb with a lot of monuments than a real city.

[BaltItaly]

Originally Posted by TyBrGr

I hear what you all are saying. DC is extremely transient. Some may hate this, but I love it. It has so many different cultures and I love that. Although I do understand people saying that they prefer Baltimore's regional culture to DC's international culture. To each their own. For me, I think that DC and Baltimore are headed in completely different directions. DC is becoming a world class city with lots of energy, a good metro, history, good architecture, and is climbing the ladder up into the ranks of NY, Paris, and London on some levels (however DC is still far from competing with these cities on every level). While DC is headed the international way, Baltimore seems very happy with being an all American city, which is so cool. It's interesting how they are becoming so different, but nice at the same time because you are so close if you ever want to escape the city you are in and head to a new city with a different vibe.

I also don't see DC coming anywhere near Paris. London, or New York in terms of stature. It is more like a big Ottawa. It doesn't have the bustle of Philadelphia or Boston either. Not to disregard it. As I mentioned, I like DC but take it for what it is.

[TyBrGr]

Originally Posted by CataMD

DC cannot compete with Chicago, SF or Miami, let alone NYC and London (what???). And no, it will never get there because, by design, it can't achieve population density needed to be a great city. DC is more like asuburb with a lot of monuments than a real city.

By design? I assume you are talking about the height restrictions. You are just like the confused in DC who believe that height=density. It doesn't. & if DC is a suburb, than Baltimore is rural. DC has one of the largest downtowns in America, some of the best shopping in the US, a thriving restaurant scene, & extremely diverse neighborhoods. Far from a suburb

[TyBrGr]

Originally Posted by BaltItaly

I also don't see DC coming anywhere near Paris. London, or New York in terms of stature. It is more like a big Ottawa. It doesn't have the bustle of Philadelphia or Boston either. Not to disregard it. As I mentioned, I like DC but take it for what it is.

Go to Penn Quarter at about 6 PM any day of the week & tell me it doesn't have an energy comparable to NY. DC being the capital of the US already makes it a world class city. & I didn't directly compare it to NY, Paris, & London. I said certain aspects do DC can compare

[CataMD]

Originally Posted by TyBrGr

By design? I assume you are talking about the height restrictions. You are just like the confused in DC who believe that height=density. It doesn't. & if DC is a suburb, than Baltimore is rural. DC has one of the largest downtowns in America, some of the best shopping in the US, a thriving restaurant scene, & extremely diverse neighborhoods. Far from a suburb

I've never said Baltimore was a world-class metropolis, but at least it's not pretending to be. Baltimore (rightly) compares itself to DC; but DC compares itself to London and NYC (LOL).

DC has terrible shopping and, as I said, is inferior to cities such as Chicago, Miami and SF. NYC etc are a different league entirely.

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by jmking

DC has a harbor.

Exactly.

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by CataMD

I have a pretty clear view of Potomac from my window and to me it feels like any other random river. On the other hand, Baltimore harbor, especially around Canton feels like I am at an actual seaside community. I wish people planted some palm trees around Baltimore harbor.

Don't know how well that will work for you guys up there lol...But then again, if Chicago could pull that off with their beaches, then why not I suppose.