Would you consider San Antonio dead, dying or alive and well? (Bowie: zip code, military)

[Li'l_Bit]

Originally Posted by Joei

A. Hotel. With. A. Balcony.

How hard is that to understand? Many hotels these days aren't built with balconies in their rooms. The Holiday Inn in Downtown San Antonio has one. Possibly due to preservation of the style.

C'mon now, don't make this hard for me tonight. I cant explain all this while Im drinking my damn screwdriver, sheeesh!

Ok...you've answered yourself...hotels these days. The ONE hotel you mentioned wasn't built recently.

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[sriley]

San Antonio is far from dying. It is one of the fastest growing cities. I don't think you are going to find a city where walking everywhere besides downtown is the norm. Austin will be more liberal than here, but they don't walk everywhere, it's Texas, we drive! The weather comments...there is not a place anywhere that has perfect weather for 365 days. I also don't know what the big deal with the military presence is, but since it is, I live in the North Central part of town and never see any military men or women. I think you should be able to tell from everyone else's post that we are very proud of our city and if you don't think you will like it here, the best bet is to move on and find somewhere else.

Please let us know if you do find that perfect city out there!

[LindaGrace]

Originally Posted by sriley

San Antonio is far from dying. It is one of the fastest growing cities. I don't think you are going to find a city where walking everywhere besides downtown is the norm. Austin will be more liberal than here, but they don't walk everywhere, it's Texas, we drive! The weather comments...there is not a place anywhere that has perfect weather for 365 days. I also don't know what the big deal with the military presence is, but since it is, I live in the North Central part of town and never see any military men or women. I think you should be able to tell from everyone else's post that we are very proud of our city and if you don't think you will like it here, the best bet is to move on and find somewhere else.

Please let us know if you do find that perfect city out there!

I live in the medical center area and see perhaps three medical people a month. It's a total non-issue.

Also, to the OP, I'm a RAGING liberal - bleeding heart and all - and I get along fine here. Yes, there most certainly are outspoken asshats with whom I vehemently disagree, but you know...to some conservatives, I'm the outspoken asshat. It isn't like the conservatives are forcing me (or anyone) to keep our mouths shut!

And, yes, when you find the perfect liberal city with the perfect weather with no military that is walkable all over, let me know. I'd love to hear about it. Or maybe I'd visit and stay in a hotel with a balcony.

[SAguy]

San Antonio is far from conservative. Our current mayor is a demo. The mayor prior to our current was also demo and he was in office for two terms. Currently, our conservative radio stations- KTSA, WOAI and KPWT are in the tank. There's more proof out there to prove SA is not conservative but those are the first things that popped into my head.

[tgannaway89]

Honestly this city is what YOU make it. You will find all the amenities you find in most other cities (no light rail yet though). Where you live in this city is likely to affect where you shop, eat, attend school, etc. Try out different areas of the city. Each boasts its own style and attracts a variety of people. You will find that Westover Hills, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Kirby, Selma, Balcones Heights, King William, etc. may only be located a few miles apart, but each has its own personality. The "tourist" San Antonio is not the same city you will experience as a resident. Our lives are not centered around the Riverwalk or Alamo. We tend to stay away from places on all those brochures in the hotel lobby. The city is thriving and has consistently been ranked on of the top performing cities in recent years.

[Bo]

Remember to keep those answers in line with the TOS by focusing on aspects of the city and not insulting each other. Most answers above are doing that.

[doss1]

Sounds like Houston might be better for you?

Whatever city/state you decide to move to, you're going to eventually suffer the Texas attraction at some point down the line...everyone does. You're going to wonder how soon you can move back here!

P.S> Since weather is similar to SA, this may not work for you, but what about Austin? Seems to fit the bill, especially if you live near the downtown area.

[majormadmax]

Originally Posted by austindoxie1972

Why don't you try the Washington, DC, area? If you're looking for an area that is walkable, this might be just the place. It's hard to find a totally walkable city anywhere in the southwest, where things are spread out. It seems like you're having lots of doubts about SA. So why don't you just pull the plug and move on (literally)?

Actually, Washington D.C. is a great place to run as well! As a matter of fact, if you start off walking at night, most likely you'll be running before long!!

If you get to downtown SA you would find it is a very "walkable," but the entire city as a whole is too large to be walkable or bikable. But what were you expecting? Move to San Marcos if you want a walkable downtown; but you'll also find that after ten minutes you've walked everywhere there was to walk!

I understand that SA is not for everyone, but I don't understand why anyone would live anywhere they don't like (unless they are in the military). But the one thing I did learn from 25 years of being in uniform, the most important part about anyplace is your attitude. Have a bad one, and most likely you will never enjoy being there. Keep an open mind and try to get out and do things, and most likely you'll find the better side of the city. You can't depend on anyone for your own happiness, that's your responsibility...

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by Joei

I hope this doesn't come off offenseive,

Well, it kinda did. I suggest Austin...or like another poster said, San Fran or Seattle.

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by perticusrex

Nobody should have to convince the OP to move here. Either they will or they won't - either way...who cares???

I tried to rep ya but can't until I spread the love. Just wanted to say...AMEN!