HuskyHawk
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This seemed a popular topic in the Cooper Flagg thread, so let's move it here.
Good.
On the whole, I'm going to like smaller cities with some greenery and natural scenery with minimal tall buildings. Burlington VT is good example. l liked San Diego 40 years ago as a kid, probably still would despite it being overdeveloped now. New Orleans is still a big winner for me, despite crime in areas. Boston still lands on the good list for me, but changes are a mixed bag. Too many new high rises, development of the seaport beats the old parking lots, but lacks any soul or charm. Charleston and Savannah always get mentioned, but really "parts" of them are nice. Los Angeles is somewhat underrated, if way too big and sprawling. Austin is nice, but overrated and is growing too fast. Kansas City is nice and a rare example of a city that has been getting better the last 20 years.
Bad.
I don't like NYC, just hate the verticality and density of it. It creeps me out. Yes, I know the museums, food and shows are top notch, doesn't matter. San Franciso was filthy and showing major decline even in the late 90s, I can't even imagine it now. Springfield, MA has few redeeming qualities and many bad ones. St. Louis. It used to have some charm downtown and even out to Clayton. Now it's just pretty bad, not clean and crime is high.
Good.
On the whole, I'm going to like smaller cities with some greenery and natural scenery with minimal tall buildings. Burlington VT is good example. l liked San Diego 40 years ago as a kid, probably still would despite it being overdeveloped now. New Orleans is still a big winner for me, despite crime in areas. Boston still lands on the good list for me, but changes are a mixed bag. Too many new high rises, development of the seaport beats the old parking lots, but lacks any soul or charm. Charleston and Savannah always get mentioned, but really "parts" of them are nice. Los Angeles is somewhat underrated, if way too big and sprawling. Austin is nice, but overrated and is growing too fast. Kansas City is nice and a rare example of a city that has been getting better the last 20 years.
Bad.
I don't like NYC, just hate the verticality and density of it. It creeps me out. Yes, I know the museums, food and shows are top notch, doesn't matter. San Franciso was filthy and showing major decline even in the late 90s, I can't even imagine it now. Springfield, MA has few redeeming qualities and many bad ones. St. Louis. It used to have some charm downtown and even out to Clayton. Now it's just pretty bad, not clean and crime is high.