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Well I wrote this in another thread that was closed, but Ill post it again:
These cities are actually more alike than different. For the sake of everything, I will compare not just the cities but the areas:
Dallas is doing alot better economically and is projected to do so for at least the next 5 years. Dallas is a magnent for hispanic immigrants coming from Central America and to a lesser degree from India and Asia. Dallas is the city de' jour for Indian and Pakistani immigrants. Dallas is a center for Hispanic culture. 80% of Dallas' growth is Hispanic.
Atlanta is a prettier city. It has alot more to offer the outdoorman. It is a haven for African-Americans and the center of African-American and southern culture. Atlanta is the city de' jour for South Korean immigrants. Atlanta sprawls more than Dallas does. Atlanta attracts more people from other parts of the United States than Dallas does, but Dallas attracts more people from other countries.
Both cities offer an amazing nightlife for all kinds or people, resturants to suit every pallet, large gay communities, and are lots of fun.
My personal preference is Dallas, but I can see why lots of people love Atlanta.
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Dallas sprawls more than Atlanta, I thought?
It depends on what measure you use.
If you're talking about the city proper, then Atlanta (131 sq miles) is smaller than Dallas (345 sq miles). If you are talking urban areas then Atlanta (1926 sq miles) is bigger than Dallas (1407 sq miles). If you're talking CSAs then Dallas (9286 sq miles) is bigger than Atlanta (8376 sq miles).
I agree with everything that Lanative posted except for the sprawl bit. Both cities (along with all the other top 10 big cities) sprawl pretty bad.
With that said, Atlanta and Dallas are basically cousin cities when it comes to amenities. The only big difference between the two is the cultures which has already been stated.
1)Atlanta definitely sprawls more than Dallas.
2)Dallas has a better quality of life (less bums on the street, more cultural amenities, more investment in infrastructure)
3)Atlanta has more trees and such but I think that feature makes Atlanta feel like a smaller city than it is. When you drive down 75 from Cobb you drive through a lot of areas that feel like driving through the woods.
4)Dallas feels like a much safer city to walk around and do things at night.
5)Dallas is a lot more proactive on rail transit and freeway expansion.
6)Atlanta has a much more obvious racial element.
7)Dallas is on a grid street system, very easy to navigate and traffic is not nearly as bad as Atlanta because of this.
8)Dallas has no smoking in bars! that is a huge plus!
* I dont hate Atlanta at all but Dallas is definitely the better choice if the things above are important to you as they are to me.
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5)Dallas is a lot more proactive on rail transit and freeway expansion.
This claim is always an odd one for me when people say this. Atlanta already has a subway system and started building it in the 70s. I understand DART is doing big things, but Atlanta isn't exactly sitting on its laurels. We're about to start construction on a (at least) 45 station LRT and three streetcar lines. Depending on who becomes Governor next year, we'll have commuter heavy rail too.
I don't disagree about highway expansion. That's one honor Dallas can keep.
This claim is always an odd one for me when people say this. Atlanta already has a subway system and started building it in the 70s. I understand DART is doing big things, but Atlanta isn't exactly sitting on its laurels. We're about to start construction on a (at least) 45 station LRT and three streetcar lines. Depending on who becomes Governor next year, we'll have commuter heavy rail too.
I don't disagree about highway expansion. That's one honor Dallas can keep.
There are new freeway expansions around the Downtown Dallas area! Dallas-Fort Worth freeway system keeps on growing!
This claim is always an odd one for me when people say this. Atlanta already has a subway system and started building it in the 70s. I understand DART is doing big things, but Atlanta isn't exactly sitting on its laurels. We're about to start construction on a (at least) 45 station LRT and three streetcar lines. Depending on who becomes Governor next year, we'll have commuter heavy rail too.
I don't disagree about highway expansion. That's one honor Dallas can keep.
The Beltline and Lovejoy commuter line are great plans but no one in Georgia can seem to agree on anything which is very annoying. I guess my point was that in Dallas, they plan, they fund, they build. In Atlanta, they plan, they argue, they change the plan, they put the plan on hold, they re-plan, they try to fund, etc etc
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The Beltline and Lovejoy commuter line are great plans but no one in Georgia can seem to agree on anything which is very annoying. I guess my point was that in Dallas, they plan, they fund, they build. In Atlanta, they plan, they argue, they change the plan, they put the plan on hold, they re-plan, they try to fund, etc etc
The Beltine broke ground this week. The Streetcar lines have been submitted to the feds for funding, and if the monies come through, will be built next year.
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