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That's not what I think. I'm well aware of the fact that L.A. is overcrowded, resulting in world-famous traffic and smog. L.A. is also underdeveloped, those transit lines that will connect the city that everyone talks about, they don't exist yet. The lack of high-rises and the inferior transit system make L.A. a less-impressive 'city' as compared to Toronto.
You're digging yourself a hole.
Is Madrid less of a city because it has almost no high rises?
That's not what I think. I'm well aware of the fact that L.A. is overcrowded, resulting in world-famous traffic and smog. L.A. is also underdeveloped, those transit lines that will connect the city that everyone talks about, they don't exist yet. The lack of high-rises and the inferior transit system make L.A. a less-impressive 'city' as compared to Toronto.
Honestly. Why is it that some Philly posters always have to jump in on a thread and Downplay LA?
LA is more of a city that Toronto is. And now LA is Apparently underdeveloped? Please go on Google maps and show me an area of LA that is underdeveloped. LA is a suburban styled city, but for the most part is not suburban. And more buildings does not = a more impressive city. In that case, Toronto is WAY more impressive than Paris, London, Moscow, San Fransisco...even Chicago! But LA is the larger and more important, more globally reconized city. Some people need to give credit where credit is Due!
If L.A. had even half of Madrid's culture, history, and pubic transit options it would be the #2 city in the USA. Sadly L.A. does not have these things yet and struggles to convince people it is the nation's second city but that title still belongs to Chicago.
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If L.A. had even half of Madrid's culture, history, and pubic transit options it would be the #2 city in the USA. Sadly L.A. does not have these things yet and struggles to convince people it is the nation's second city but that title still belongs to Chicago.
Whatever you say, Dub King.
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If L.A. had even half of Madrid's culture, history, and pubic transit options it would be the #2 city in the USA. Sadly L.A. does not have these things yet and struggles to convince people it is the nation's second city but that title still belongs to Chicago.
No, that title belongs to LA easily, and I never come to LA's defense.
If L.A. had even half of Madrid's culture, history, and pubic transit options it would be the #2 city in the USA. Sadly L.A. does not have these things yet and struggles to convince people it is the nation's second city but that title still belongs to Chicago.
Please. LA is easily and Noticably the second largest city in the USA. Chicago is only roughly 10mil people. LA has about 17mil (i think). LA is the second most important city in the USA.
Please. LA is easily and Noticably the second largest city in the USA. Chicago is only roughly 10mil people. LA has about 17mil (i think). LA is the second most important city in the USA.
Chicago is an Alpha+ city while Los Angeles is just an Alpha city. In that case Chicago is the second most important city in the USA. Plus, Chicago has a better transportation which is more comparable to other world cities than LA's is.
However LA is the entertainment capital of the USA, so in that regard it wins.
^^^
LA kicked Chicago's ass out of 2nd spot back in the 80"s so GET OVER IT
As far as transportation you should the read this very enlightning post
from one of the CDC's mods
Chicago is an Alpha+ city while Los Angeles is just an Alpha city. In that case Chicago is the second most important city in the USA. Plus, Chicago has a better transportation which is more comparable to other world cities than LA's is.
However LA is the entertainment capital of the USA, so in that regard it wins.
Chicago has all that and LA is still more important...so what does that say about Chicago?
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