World Class Cities

[Plutonic Panda]

Houston and DC as well as Atlanta and Philadelphia should be added to the "world class" cities that if wiped off the place of the planet, the country would see a significant impact. Houston as the O&G capital of the US, DC as the capital and most of out politicians, Atlanta has the busiest airport in the world and is home to many of our country's news stations and Philadelphia due to its history and being the fifth most populated city in the US.

Now, back to topic!

I said global

[Plutonic Panda]

Wow. Then I guess Dallas is cooler than Rome or Berlin. Who knew?

I disagree with you, but whatevs

[gopokes88]

Well, I guess it's just personal opinion for me.

I was just thinking of cities that if they collapsed, you would see major effects across the world. Maybe L.A. wouldn't have a huge affect, but if NYC fell, the world economy would come to a near halt, would it not?

If Dallas fell tomorrow, you wouldn't really even notice it.

You're kidding right? You've never used AT&T, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Exxon-Mobil, Dr. Pepper, Texas Instruments, OU-Texas game. If Dallas fell off the map you would absolutely notice it.

Unless of course you like any form of entertainment. Otherwise, sure you wouldn't notice LA disappearing.

[warreng88]

I said global

You said world class:

Quite honestly, I consider the only "world class" cities in the US to be L.A. and NYC

[Richard at Remax]

Having been there a few times in the last two months, I would add Las Vegas as a global city, not world class. Although the mandarin oriental was pretty world class. It seemed like half of the strip was speaking a different language.

[Plutonic Panda]

You're kidding right? You've never used AT&T, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Exxon-Mobil, Dr. Pepper, Texas Instruments, OU-Texas game. If Dallas fell off the map you would absolutely notice it.

Unless of course you like any form of entertainment. Otherwise, sure you wouldn't notice LA disappearing.

dude... I said global. If Dallas disappeared tomorrow, nothing would change around the world. Everyone of those companies you mentioned would still be operating and the global economy would continue to function as normal.

[Plutonic Panda]

You said world class:

Jesus Christ almighty....

I am talking about what I consider world class cities to be and how they are a contender to be world class cities. How they affect the world and the global economy

Well, I guess it's just personal opinion for me.

I was just thinking of cities that if they collapsed, you would see major effects across the world. Maybe L.A. wouldn't have a huge affect, but if NYC fell, the world economy would come to a near halt, would it not?

If Dallas fell tomorrow, you wouldn't really even notice it.

World and global.... what similar words.

[Plutonic Panda]

Everyone is free to their opinion. I consider the only world class cities in the US to be NYC and L.A.

[Stan Silliman]

Do you know the story of Leslie Stemmons? He was a real estate developer in Dallas. But in the early twenties, the Trinity River overflowed it's banks and flooded much of the land on either side. Dallas issued bonds to correct the flooding and some years later was about to default on the bonds. The Stemmons family bought the bonds, really cheap on a per acre basis which no one else wanted. They kept up the payments, paid the bondholders and eventually took control of thousands of acres on both sides of the river. They donated a portion to the city so a freeway could be built - The Stemmons Freeway. The Merchandise Mart is on Stemmons land, which they rent to the Mart, as well as more commercial development than you can count.

[warreng88]

Jesus Christ almighty....

I am talking about what I consider world class cities to be and how they are a contender to be world class cities. How they affect the world and the global economy



World and global.... what similar words.

So, just for clarification, you don't think DC and Houston, the capital of the free world and the oil and gas capital of America being wiped off the face of the earth would have an affect on the global economy? I would put those two up there with NYC, LA and Chicago.

[CuatrodeMayo]

[Clown puncher]

Economy of Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Plutonic Panda]

So, just for clarification, you don't think DC and Houston, the capital of the free world and the oil and gas capital of America being wiped off the face of the earth would have an affect on the global economy? I would put those two up there with NYC, LA and Chicago.

from what I've read and heard from people I trust that know their stuff, NYC would have much more devastating consequences.

[Plutonic Panda]

Economy of Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm more than aware of that. I have actually been a "cheer leader" for the Texas economy boosting it to people for awhile now.

[Teo9969]

PluPan…to be real honest, those cities don't exist, not even NYC runs much of the world.

You're essentially talking about where the Stock Markets and Global Banking are most important, because what happens in NYC outside of those 2 things has little to do with much outside of NYC. Your mentioning of Beijing is off base there. Literally the only 3 that would matter are London, NYC, and a distant Tokyo.

In terms of economic impact, you could actually probably argue that the most important cities in the world are the cities where the servers holding banking and stock information sit, and those could be literally anywhere, and are likely are 1. Not in NYC/London/Tokyo and 2. Likely not only in one place.

The overall global impact of NYC falling would likely only be marginally higher than Houston falling.

That being said…the importance of a city in the global economy is really not the determining for a World Class City or even a Global City. Those Cities are defined best by how many people outside of that city (and the country in which it resides) 1. Know the city exists 2. Care to go there 3. Import/Export to said city.

[Rover]

What Makes A City World-Class? - Forbes

[Teo9969]

What Makes A City World-Class? - Forbes

We're getting there

I think we could be there by 2035/2040.

[bchris02]

It was brought up in another thread that OKC is a cosmopolitan city. What is your definition of cosmopolitan? Does OKC fit the bill and why or why not?

I believe being cosmopolitan goes hand-in-hand with being world class. Cosmopolitan cities have vibrant cultural diversity and are major hubs of global economic activity. In a truly cosmopolitan city, there is a huge diversity of culture represented and there isn't one culture that is overly dominant.

[warreng88]

It was brought up in another thread that OKC is a cosmopolitan city. What is your definition of cosmopolitan? Does OKC fit the bill and why or why not?

I believe being cosmopolitan goes hand-in-hand with being world class. Cosmopolitan cities have vibrant cultural diversity and are major hubs of global economic activity. In a truly cosmopolitan city, there is a huge diversity of culture represented and there isn't one culture that is overly dominant.

When I hear cosmopolitan referencing a city, I think of high end shopping, amazing museums, sight seeing i.e. sophisticated. Off the top of my head, NYC, Chicago, LA, San Franciso, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing and more recntly, Dubai.

[Okie Yorker]

Have to ask, is Dallas a world class city? Sure there are world class amenities, but I don't think the big d makes that list.

Tokyo, New York, Shanghai, London - yes.

Dallas? Hm, I'd say just world class amenities. Cosmopolitan is also debatable, but I'd concede that for Dallas instead of a world class label.

Greetings from Midtown Manhattan! Stumbled upon this post when I was reading about all of the exciting new development in OKC. Dallas a world class city? Absolutely not.

In my numerous business trips to Dallas, I've always found it to be a city that seems to lack a soul and home of some of the most hideous suburban sprawl I've ever witnessed. And don't get me started on the locals there. News check....Dallas isn't Beverly Hills or NYC. (google their interesting term "Dallitude" which many locals use with pride to describe the overabundance of "$30,000 millionaires" there).

While we may not have as many retail options as Dallas in Oklahoma City, as a 14 year dual resident of NYC and downtown OKC, I can tell you I'd much rather spend time in OKC over Dallas any day of the week. This is coming from someone that lives smack dab in the middle of one of the most densely populated urbanized areas in the world (Midtown Manhattan/Hells Kitchen). Downtown / Midtown / Deep Deuce / etc. in OKC is vibrant and lively and I ALWAYS enjoy my trips back to OKC to spend time discovering the new local restaurants/lounges/etc. and hearing about the great changes we are experiencing. I did not get that same feeling of new energy in downtown Dallas on my recent stay there.

Keep up the good work, OKC

[okclee]

Not World Class or anything official but USA Today took a readers poll and Dallas was voted as the best skyline in the world.
Dallas skyline voted best in the world in USA Today poll | Dallas Morning News

[bchris02]

Not World Class or anything official but USA Today took a readers poll and Dallas was voted as the best skyline in the world.
Dallas skyline voted best in the world in USA Today poll | Dallas Morning News

I really like Dallas' skyline but I would disagree with that.

[Urbanized]

LOL...the Dallas skyline's not even the nicest one in the state of Texas.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Not World Class or anything official but USA Today took a readers poll and Dallas was voted as the best skyline in the world.
Dallas skyline voted best in the world in USA Today poll | Dallas Morning News

Uuuuh...no.

[Urbanized]

That's the first skyline I thought of. Well, that and Manhattan.