Originally Posted by
dankrutka
First, DFW's sprawl mitigates some of its advantages because traffic and distance make the additional amenities unrealistic. For example, DFW has an MLB team. Guess what? Getting to Arlington is a nightmare so we never actually go even though we'd love to. It's worth pointing out that there's no public transportation to Arlington because of greedy billionaires who control city councils and wanted to make huge profits off parking. Many of the same sprawl reasons apply to the MLS team in Frisco. Still, the Mavs and Stars are easier to see as there actually is public transportation that can get you there and the area is more worth visiting. So, DFW should be better than it is. Moreover, since DFW is sprawly, it really doesn't have the urban fabric it should have. Yes, Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts are great (if not gentrifying) districts, but are they that much better than the Plaza District and OKC's other emerging districts? Moreover, I'll point out that OKC's brewery scene, for example, is flat out better than DFWs. The density of breweries in the core and quality of breweries makes it a better place for craft beer drinkers... and breweries are actually great community spaces. Anyway, just pointing out that some areas where DFW should be great are just not the case.
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