The BIG 4 - Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin (Fort Worth, Sugar Land: neighborhood, college)

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by Dangerfield

That is not accurate information.

The virgin land early Dallas was established on was heavily forested but cleared by settlers for construction and agricultural purposes. In the 1950's as Dallas transitioned from agriculture to urban, the Trinity River was once again allowed to run its natural course and began replanting hardwoods within the floodplain. Hence, the creation of the Great Trinity Forest.

Yes, the larger trees we see in Dallas today were planted eons ago by the natural Trinity River flood cycle.

Ok...

My grandfather, who was born in the City of Dallas (Hall Street to be exact) during the early 1920's even says Dallas was/is considered prairie with far fewer trees than the real forests of East-Southeast Texas. My Grandmother who grew up in Waco says the same thing. Wide open farm land as far as the eye could see.

They recall the days when the Magnolia Building in Dallas stood as the tallest & that flying red pegasus could be seen for 30-40 miles away on a clear night over the vast prairie. Even with all the development today Dallas' towering skyline can still be seen shimmering in the night from afar, I've personally seen it from at least 30 miles away.

[joejitsu]

I've noticed an anti-Austin bias on the Texas Forum.

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by joejitsu

I've noticed an anti-Austin bias on the Texas Forum.

Why, because its always expected to be the #1 city in Texas or so the national magazine publications & media would lead you to believe? Austin is a great city don't get me wrong, but its far from paradise in Texas.

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by joejitsu

I've noticed an anti-Austin bias on the Texas Forum.

Sorry to inform you, but that is also how it works in off this forum as well. It's non-texans are overhype Austin and love it so much. Us Texans just happen to like it or hate it.

[ladarron]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

Its just when ever I hear the words "forest" & "Dallas" they don't quite mesh mmmk?

The wooded areas of Dallas (a much better description) are found near the many waterways & lakes in the area. North Texas predominately sits on what was once wide open, flat to gently rolling prairie with a tree or two scattered here & there. The larger trees you see in inner city Dallas were planted eons ago. I'm sure in 100 years or more Frisco will have real tree lined streets too!

Have you ever seen or herd of The Great Trinity Forest the largest urban forest.

[lothartheterrible]

Originally Posted by joejitsu

I've noticed an anti-Austin bias on the Texas Forum.

And us people from everywhere else have noticed that people from Austin like to crow about how their city is so much better than every other city in Texas.

[sxrckr]

Originally Posted by joejitsu

I've noticed an anti-Austin bias on the Texas Forum.

Originally Posted by lothartheterrible

And us people from everywhere else have noticed that people from Austin like to crow about how their city is so much better than every other city in Texas.

Austin is over hyped by Austinites and by people in other states. Who probably heard it from the Austinites or some magazine. In the Texas forum there seems to be a better grip on reality; it's not anti-Austin, just truth on Austin.

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

Ok...

My grandfather, who was born in the City of Dallas (Hall Street to be exact) during the early 1920's even says Dallas was/is considered prairie with far fewer trees than the real forests of East-Southeast Texas. My Grandmother who grew up in Waco says the same thing. Wide open farm land as far as the eye could see.

Exactly, and I don't understand this defensiveness of some Dallasites about the trees (or lack of). Just admit it. The only places in present day Dallas that are heavily forested are around the Lakewood/University area and White Rock. We won't even discuss the suburbs. It is what it is, what's the big problem?

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by ladarron

Have you ever seen or herd of The Great Trinity Forest the largest urban forest.

Yes I have as a matter of fact.

Dallas News - The Great Trinity Forest Ain't So Great - page 1

[Metro Matt]

Should we have an Al Gore recount for the hanging chads since some people automatically expect Austin or Dallas to be #1?

[joejitsu]

All those negative responses about Austin prove my point. The thing is people from Austin are only guilty of speaking about the positive aspects of Austin, while people in other cities point out the negative aspects of Austin instead of the positive of their own city. If loving Austin makes it overhyped and pretentious, than I guess it is.