Is Dallas becoming "Chicago Of The South" (versus, highest, Boston)
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Originally Posted by justme02
No argument that downtown Dallas is dull, but the areas around downtown (Uptown, Knox-Henderson, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Oak Lawn) are in no way shape or form dull.
Sure, but most other cities of that size have vibrant neighborhoods surrounding their downtown as well. Dallas needs a core with more heart and soul. I'll admit the the city has become more acutely aware in recent times that downtown needs a big boost and they're working towards that. I look forward to seeing how far downtown Dallas has come along in 10-15 years.
where would you get such a silly idea. For the last 100 years Dallas has been trying to catch up to Houston. Why would Houston want to go back in time?
Both Dallas and Houston are playing catch up with each other on different things. So let's nip that in the bud.
what exactly is Houston playing catch up in? That lightrail to nowhere fiasco??? Sorry, but we are building a totally different light rail system. One that goes where people wanna go.
what exactly is Houston playing catch up in? That lightrail to nowhere fiasco??? Sorry, but we are building a totally different light rail system. One that goes where people wanna go.
Don't be THAT much of a homer. Dallas is clearly ahead in rail-based transit and Houston is following its lead in this arena (which it ought to).
Don't be THAT much of a homer. Dallas is clearly ahead in rail-based transit and Houston is following its lead in this arena (which it ought to).
did you read what I said.
Houston is building a different system. Houston is not following DARTS faulty system at all. I t doesn't sound like you have been on either. Houston would be following Dallas if it built light rail to the burbs, but Houston is keeping the light rail in the core of the City and following up with commuter rail and BRT to the burbs.
check your facts before you jump down my throat. Just because Dallas has the longest light rail system in the country does not mean it is better. Dallas has been looking towards Houston for cues as to correct its Horrible ridership.
So I will repeat, Houston is NOT following DFW. Its the other way around
Houston is building a different system. Houston is not following DARTS faulty system at all. I t doesn't sound like you have been on either. Houston would be following Dallas if it built light rail to the burbs, but Houston is keeping the light rail in the core of the City and following up with commuter rail and BRT to the burbs.
check your facts before you jump down my throat. Just because Dallas has the longest light rail system in the country does not mean it is better. Dallas has been looking towards Houston for cues as to correct its Horrible ridership.
So I will repeat, Houston is NOT following DFW. Its the other way around
I like Houston better as a city, but the fact of that matter is that Dallas is ahead just by having a light rail system and a rather extensive one at that. Is it perfect? No. But it has one which is more than Houston can say (well, except for the starter line currently in place). Dallas is ahead in this arena.
I like Houston better as a city, but the fact of that matter is that Dallas is ahead just by having a light rail system and a rather extensive one at that. Is it perfect? No. But it has one which is more than Houston can say (well, except for the starter line currently in place). Dallas is ahead in this arena.
again, more reason to think that you have not ridden either. It is clear you know nothing about the systems other than how long they are. And even that knowledge is outdated
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