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Is Houston really viewed as more international than Philly?
I cant tell you if its viewed as a more international city by the masses.
It is, objectively, more international than Philly by just about every metric. It has more immigrants, more international businesses, more diplomatic missions, more international visitors, more international people into its airport, etc.
Im not saying Houston is a better city, but its certainly more international.
Philadelphia's international profile is similar to Dallas.
Boston's international profile is similar to Houston.
Identity, even if thought of as local culture, plays a big role in recognition. Think aspects like music, food, history, etc.
There's definitely interplay between the two. But any identity, no matter how strong, will have to first be known in order to be recognized. Knowledge that comes from exposure.
I don’t think Houston will ever become a tourist mecca, however. It simply lacks the historical charm of many tourist spots in the US. Further, the city’s go-go developers’ paradise and lack of zoning is not likely to deliver an attractive built environment any time soon. Finally, the city’s flat, featureless topography and its hot and humid climate doesn’t lend itself to enjoyable outdoor activities. For those who do visit family and friends, however, there remain quality ways of entertaining guests.
Because the arguments you all are making are really about recognition, even though the operative term in play (identity) refers more to a city's local culture.
If a city has no strong identity (or it is, ahem, “unreadable,” as the article you opened the thread with asserts), that doesn’t offer a lot to recognize.
There's definitely interplay between the two. But any identity, no matter how strong, will have to first be known in order to be recognized. Knowledge that comes from exposure.
And older major cities have been around longer so they have a headstart when it comes to their identities being known. Some of their newer counterparts have caught up somewhat but I wouldn't really argue that Houston is one of them.
And older major have been around longer so they have a headstart when it comes to their identities being known. Some of their newer counterparts have caught up somewhat but I wouldn't really argue that Houston is one of them.
Of course.
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Originally Posted by Pine to Vine
If a city has no strong identity (or it is, ahem, “unreadable,” as the article you opened the thread with asserts), that doesn’t offer a lot to recognize.
Strong or not, one must have knowledge of an identity in order to recognize it. 💡
If a city has no strong identity (or it is, ahem, “unreadable,” as the article you opened the thread with asserts), that doesn’t offer a lot to recognize.
"Unreadable" can't mean a lack of a strong identity if LA is being used as an example.
"Unreadable" can't mean a lack of a strong identity if LA is being used as an example.
Agree. I never bought the term ”unreadable” used in the article posted by the OP. That’s why I always put it in quotes. “Unreadable” is a failed attempt to re-brand and mystify decentralization and sprawl.
I covered this in a few posts earlier in the thread.
Strong or not, one must have knowledge of an identity in order to recognize it. 💡
You'll have to see.
I'm excited. I've visited likely over 100 times. Great food.
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