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Why are you so obsessed with this comparison/thread? You come back on here every few days with something new. I think just about every possible angle of this comparison has been hashed out in the 100+ pages. Can't we all just agree that these are 2 great cities????
And C-D wants old threads rehashed over new. I did not re-open it. But reply to comments on mine and if I am on topic and fine some tidbit on these two cities. It is fair to post. If you wish to comment in actual post? You surely can.
Every city in a vs. thread is a great city in its own right. Perhaps city vs city is not for you? I do not see your problem on post about Chicago you live yet? I did no bashing to either city. If I like one better and side with it more. It's fair to include some proof of opinions too.
Every decent size city was probably done on C-C many times. These two are no exception. I'd a year of nor passes till another? Nothing wrong to use it.
If you check out the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia thread in the Pennsylvania forum. You will see endless post of new things built and coming to Philly. A few on Pittsburgh. But one city is much smaller. Don't stop the Philly posters keeping it going with links and mocking another who argues for Pittsburgh.
Really, I should not have to defend post on a favorite city in the topic here. If I post something not true? Surely correct it.
Chicago is a bigger city, but I really like the colonial look of certain parts of Philly. Overall, I think I'd rather live in Chicago (and already do).
No affinty toward either one, but if a gun was held to my head, I'd say Philly--- east coast, milder winters, access to "real" beaches and access to our nations capital, DC and the world capital of NYC
I understand the Philly viewpoint, but there is really no comparison between the two, as this poll shows. Chicago just has some really spectacular areas within its boundaries, I can't say that Philly does, although the colonial architecture and the downtown areas are pleasant. I do admire the love people in Philly have for their city, which shows in the polls on CD.
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I understand the Philly viewpoint, but there is really no comparison between the two, as this poll shows. Chicago just has some really spectacular areas within its boundaries, I can't say that Philly does, although the colonial architecture and the downtown areas are pleasant. I do admire the love people in Philly have for their city, which shows in the polls on CD.
Are you serious? While Chicago should rightfully win this poll on objective measures, due to its sheer size and population gap over Philadelphia, that doesn't mean Philly doesn't have really spectacular areas within its boundaries. Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park is legitimately one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen within a city's boundaries. Seriously, Google it. You won't believe it's in Philadelphia proper. Kelly Drive/Schuylkill River Trail are also spectacular urban trails with fantastic views. And 'Rocky' has made the view from the Art Museum famous, and it has only gotten better as Philly has gotten taller. I won't even go in depth on the murals, which are abundant and beautiful, and really augment the streetscape of the city, and lend themselves to a sense of unintended discovery. Point being, there are plenty of spectacular areas within Philly's boundaries, just like Chicago.
Are you serious? While Chicago should rightfully win this poll on objective measures, due to its sheer size and population gap over Philadelphia, that doesn't mean Philly doesn't have really spectacular areas within its boundaries. Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park is legitimately one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen within a city's boundaries. Seriously, Google it. You won't believe it's in Philadelphia proper. Kelly Drive/Schuylkill River Trail are also spectacular urban trails with fantastic views. And 'Rocky' has made the view from the Art Museum famous, and it has only gotten better as Philly has gotten taller. I won't even go in depth on the murals, which are abundant and beautiful, and really augment the streetscape of the city, and lend themselves to a sense of unintended discovery. Point being, there are plenty of spectacular areas within Philly's boundaries, just like Chicago.
Don't forget the rolling hills of the Northwest, stone houses, Belgium block streetscapes, and quaint shopping districts.
Chicago all the way. I prefer Pittsburgh over Philly.
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