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And Atlanta has cool places like Little Five Points, Old Forth Ward, Grant Park, East Atlanta Village, etc.
As well as Decatur, Virginia Highland, Midtown, Buckhead, Atlantic Station, Buford Highway, Peachtree Street, Inman Park, etc., etc.
And Philly also have University City, South Street, Bella Vista, Queen Village, Fairmount/Art Museum, Ben Franklin Parkway, Spruce Hill, Germantown, etc., etc.
Point being to everybody: Both cities have nice and cool places for singles, young couples, and newcomers.
As well as Decatur, Virginia Highland, Midtown, Buckhead, Atlantic Station, Buford Highway, Peachtree Street, Inman Park, etc., etc.
And Philly also have University City, South Street, Bella Vista, Queen Village, Fairmount/Art Museum, Ben Franklin Parkway, Spruce Hill, Germantown, etc., etc.
Point being to everybody: Both cities have nice and cool places for singles, young couples, and newcomers.
Exactly.
I like both cities. I really enjoy Atlanta and feel as though I'd have no problem settling into Philly (aside from the winter weather).
I like both cities. I really enjoy Atlanta and feel as though I'd have no problem settling into Philly (aside from the winter weather).
Definitely. I have a feeling that I might really like both cities whenever I visit them, especially since I'm that type of person who take cities for what they are and that's one of the reasons why I loved visiting LA because it felt very different from the East Coast. Sometimes, you appreciate places better the more you travel. At my age, it's always nice to get out and travel. This definitely rings true with my GF since she loves to go wherever the wind takes her lol
I don't know actually man, none of the places in Atlanta you listed excite me. I'm more excited by the beautiful architecture of Chestnut Hill and the historical monuments in Center City. I've been in Atlanta before, and the coolest thing about it was looking at the downtown lights while on the expressway
I think I would choose Philadelphia because I tend to dislike the south. However, I have not spent major time in either city. Hope I could help a little.
Definitely. I have a feeling that I might really like both cities whenever I visit them, especially since I'm that type of person who take cities for what they are and that's one of the reasons why I loved visiting LA because it felt very different from the East Coast. Sometimes, you appreciate places better the more you travel. At my age, it's always nice to get out and travel. This definitely rings true with my GF since she loves to go wherever the wind takes her lol
I feel exactly the same way. The best part about traveling is that all cities have their own feel and vibe, even in this era of standardization.
Living preferences may be a different story, but it's fun to challenge your comfort zone and see what life is like in different places.
I don't know actually man, none of the places in Atlanta you listed excite me. I'm more excited by the beautiful architecture of Chestnut Hill and the historical monuments in Center City. I've been in Atlanta before, and the coolest thing about it was looking at the downtown lights while on the expressway
Have you actually been to those neighborhoods in Atlanta? I seriously doubt it if you think driving through town on the connector is the coolest thing about the city. No those neighborhoods don't have architecture as historic as that in Philly but as pre-war streetcar suburbs that have seen a lot of revitalization and investment over the past several years, they are widely considered to be cool and interesting neighborhoods in their own right.
Had to create a new account. However, I would like for summers (or anyone) to explain why philly is tiers ahead of Atlanta citywise. The argument seemed to be predicated on size, but then I mentioned that Charlotte, Columbus and Jacksonville were larger than Miami and DC. This is why it is quite misleading to compare city limit population.
All a measurement of a city limit is how many people reside in a city. Now, of course, this impacts life in that city. However, in cities like Atlanta they daytime population is heavily influenced by metro number. Metro Philly and Atlanta are about the same size and same tier. Why is this so hard to stomach?
Are we really going to say Philly is a tier above Atl because more people sleep within the city limits and in Atlanta they sleep in the immediate suburbs? It makes no sense to me.whether or not these people reside in or out out of the city limits, I'd say their daily workings causally involve/economically impact the city to the same extent.
Would anyone agree that Atlanta and Philly are practically the same size?
Had to create a new account. However, I would like for summers (or anyone) to explain why philly is tiers ahead of Atlanta citywise. The argument seemed to be predicated on size, but then I mentioned that Charlotte, Columbus and Jacksonville were larger than Miami and DC. This is why it is quite misleading to compare city limit population.
All a measurement of a city limit is how many people reside in a city. Now, of course, this impacts life in that city. However, in cities like Atlanta they daytime population is heavily influenced by metro number. Metro Philly and Atlanta are about the same size and same tier. Why is this so hard to stomach?
Are we really going to say Philly is a tier above Atl because more people sleep within the city limits and in Atlanta they sleep in the immediate suburbs? It makes no sense to me.whether or not these people reside in or out out of the city limits, I'd say their daily workings causally involve/economically impact the city to the same extent.
Would anyone agree that Atlanta and Philly are practically the same size?
I visited Philadelphia in my youth; I loved it! First time on the East Coast. The vibe was great. I knew that I was in the city. Philadelphia, is much more of what I consider to be a city: the built environment, the pace, attitude, the vibe, culture, etc.
Atlanta is a different beast. I live in Atlanta, btw. I'm a family man, wife and three children. Therefore, my perspective is different. I'm much more into family things. If an event involves lots of people drinking, I'm not there. It can be said that I'm missing out on a lot that Atlanta offers. However, we do take advantage of other offings here. It's different here. That said, I think that it boils down to ones preference.
About the Southeast. I was in a cave Tuesday of this week! We went to Ruby Falls and Rock City. Touristy yes! Cool, nonetheless! The terrain here in the Southeast is a beast! I mean that in a good way!
Have you actually been to those neighborhoods in Atlanta? I seriously doubt it if you think driving through town on the connector is the coolest thing about the city. No those neighborhoods don't have architecture as historic as that in Philly but as pre-war streetcar suburbs that have seen a lot of revitalization and investment over the past several years, they are widely considered to be cool and interesting neighborhoods in their own right.
I think that's the coolest thing about the city. Gimme 85 Southbound coming from Buckhead late at night with some Ouktast pumping.
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