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Originally Posted by TexasPlaya
In post 66 I spoke about the connections between downtown and the rest of the inner cores.
I'm also really trying to not get into city vs city with you and trying to give both cities their dues with their perceived strengths and weaknesses. DFW and ATL have the appearance of being put together and better planned, this upsets you?
Maybe, maybe not. Houston has a lot in common with Detroit in terms of being "bombed out" and "abandoned" due to a particularly rough decade and a half. That "grit" and general unease about your surroundings is more noticeable in Houston than Atlanta.
The atmosphere of "grit" may mean slightly different things to us.
Specific examples? Not really. I suppose Midtown which reminds me of Dallas, which I also consider "disneyfied" with its uniformity, well maintained streetscapes, and safe vibe.
I don't get the chaos that I feel in Houston or LA.
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If that's your idea of "Disney-fied," then you may as well say that Times Square is also " Disney-fied."