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This depends at how were looking at it. I could give you a list all the way down to tan sand in Orlando vs red clay in Atlanta to demonstrate differences. However, one could argue that low density sprawl is their unifying characteristic. Both have thriving convention markets, both have theme parks. Yet, one could also point out that they are not similar after all because of the size disparity of Orlando's tourism industry compared with Atlanta's. Then there's the corporate base and F500's in Atlanta which lend themselves to the creating that urban/suburban professional crowd that Orlando truly needs to break the chains from the service industry. However, we are growing in that direction and therefore another way you might say they are similar but on time delays. Atlanta wants to increase it's appeal as a destination the way Orlando has, and Orlando wants to bring better wages like Atlanta has. In terms of stuff going on and things to do, the cities might be similar than many are willing to admit. Lot's of great festivals, good arts scenes, excellent music, good nightlife, great food, lots of nature, green belts, and recreation around every corner.
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Originally Posted by Spade
Here's the thing. The OP DOES believe they are equal. Heck, he said so in this thread and in the Orlando vs DC thread.
No city equals another city, they are all different enough from one another. Comparable yes, equal no. I guess I was just giving OP the benefit of the doubt about wanting to make a legitimate comparison between two metros that offer completely different lifestyles.
This depends at how were looking at it. I could give you a list all the way down to tan sand in Orlando vs red clay in Atlanta to demonstrate differences. However, one could argue that low density sprawl is their unifying characteristic. Both have thriving convention markets, both have theme parks. Yet, one could also point out that they are not similar after all because of the size disparity of Orlando's tourism industry compared with Atlanta's. Then there's the corporate base and F500's in Atlanta which lend themselves to the creating that urban/suburban professional crowd that Orlando truly needs to break the chains from the service industry. However, we are growing in that direction and therefore another way you might say they are similar but on time delays. Atlanta wants to increase it's appeal as a destination the way Orlando has, and Orlando wants to bring better wages like Atlanta has. In terms of stuff going on and things to do, the cities might be similar than many are willing to admit. Lot's of great festivals, good arts scenes, excellent music, good nightlife, great food, lots of nature, green belts, and recreation around every corner.
But I think the thing is that you could substitute Orlando in that paragraph for a handful of other cities across the country and what you've said could still ring true for the most part. The stated similarities really aren't specific to either city but are pretty common for cities.
But I think the thing is that you could substitute Orlando in that paragraph for a handful of other cities across the country and what you've said could still ring true for the most part. The stated similarities really aren't specific to either city but are pretty common for cities.
But I think the thing is that you could substitute Orlando in that paragraph for a handful of other cities across the country and what you've said could still ring true for the most part. The stated similarities really aren't specific to either city but are pretty common for cities.
Truthfully, this is one of the weaknesses of these city vs. threads as most cities are different enough that once you start comparing the stated similarities, you realize that you're really just comparing normal urban things. Where we can make a valid comparison is with quantity and quality. Perhaps a city like Atlanta would have a greater quantity of something all cities have like nightlife, but maybe Orlando will have better quality, maybe not. Maybe you can't really determine quality because not everyone sees eye to eye on what they like. Maybe Atlanta has a superior quality and quantity of hip-hop clubs, while Orlando also has a higher quality and quantity of rock venues, perhaps not or perhaps Orlando only surpasses Atlanta in quality due to places like HOB and Hard Rock (among others). How do we really compare any 2 cities when I think the potential differences outweigh the similarities especially if you eliminate the obvious urban v urban ones. Consider this however, when one creates a LA vs NYC thread which compares 2 of the most different cities there could be, the differences actually become the points of discussion and drive the thread. I know what you're thinking, but LA and NYC are in the same tier, correct but size isn't harped on as much in a Houston vs LA thread, everyone acknowledges it but then lists why they personally believe Houston has smaller, but similar attributes to LA. I think the same should be applied to this thread.
-diversity Orlando
-nightlife Atlanta
-entertainment Atlanta
-economy Atlanta
-culture Orlando
-high culture Atlanta
-Skyline Atlanta
-museums Atlanta
-tourism Orlando
-weather Orlando
-traffic Orlando
-public transit Atlanta
-theme parks Orlando
-shopping Tie
Orlando is also in Florida, not the deep south, closer to better cities like Tampa and Miami, more socially liberal, closer to better beaches.
I think weighing the different benefits each hold, they come out even.
-diversity Orlando
-nightlife Atlanta
-entertainment Atlanta
-economy Atlanta
-culture Orlando
-high culture Atlanta
-Skyline Atlanta
-museums Atlanta
-tourism Orlando
-weather Orlando
-traffic Orlando
-public transit Atlanta
-theme parks Orlando -shopping Tie
Orlando is also in Florida, not the deep south, closer to better cities like Tampa and Miami, more socially liberal, closer to better beaches.
I think weighing the different benefits each hold, they come out even.
Orlando and Atlanta aren't that much different when it comes to diversity especially metro-wise. Atlanta blows Orlando away in regards to shopping and there's no way the culture in Orlando beats Atlanta. Atlanta is the poster child for African American Culture while Orlando really doesn't even have an identity.
Just being honest.
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