What is the most enjoyable part of living in your city?

Question

Having lots of greenery

nightdrot · Accepted Answer

A suburb of Washington, DC, specifically Falls Church, Virginia.

In terms of the city itself, I have to say that while politics and politicians are not generally very popular these days, it has a lot to offer. Historical sites like the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, plus all the monuments, museumes and memorials. It is a tourist's dream and as a resident, it means that there is always lots to do.

Also - and this is important on Memorial Day - Arlington National Cemetery is not that far away. Frankly, I am not a fan of cemeteries as historical sites, but you cannot help but be moved when you see Arlington.

Beyond that, though, the city has a ton of great restaurants and neighborhoods. See also 1789 in Georgetown. Also, the nearby suburbs have a lot to offer.

In fact, I am HUGE fan of Old Town Alexandria. Historic architecture, riverfront strolls and fantastic bars and restaurants, all done up in a 1780s mode. In fact, I recommend to anyone who visits Old Town to go to Il Porto - an absolutely magnificent Italian restaurant. Then also visits Scoops, just down the street, for desert.

Suffice to say, as you can tell, I am a huge fan of the area where I live. Not that it is not without its' irritations - traffic is horrendous - but overall, for the price, it is a magnificent standard of living.

Also, if I may make a weird digression, I also love the town where I grew up in Michigan. Walled Lake, when I lived there, was the classic small town on a lake.

To be sure, it has become "suburbanized" over the decades, but it still has a certain small town charm. The shop owners remember you and treat you well. The restaurants are small - but serve excellent food with great service.

They represent the two sides of my character. The big historical city with its' classic features, historic architecture and cosmopolitan make-up. The small midwestern town with friendly neighbors, beautiful sunsets over the lake and a friendliness that is hard to beat.

Would not want to have been without either of them in my life.

Peter_Penetrator · Accepted Answer

I grew up in Little Rock Arkansas. I really love/loved my city until crack cocaine moved in.

Although it came to Arkansas before 1988, I really wasn’t aware of it. I ended up in the heart of it all when I began my sophomore year at the historic Little Rock Central High School. The same school my grandmother attended before 1957.

Then in 1989, Whites became white supremacist all of a sudden. The reverse racism and crack epidemic stole a lot of the joy of attending what once was a truly cool high school to attend. The Class of 1990 marked the end of that era.

The school district turned a blind eye to 16 and 17 year olds openly smoking on campus. We had a 45 minute open campus lunch break. You could go anywhere in the city as long as you were back to class at the end of that break.

I still hold that city close to my heart.

The gun violence/reverse racism has ruined my city. Of course, now, big or little cities/towns are plagued with gun violence/ reverse racism.

Here is a historical fact:
In Marianna, Arkansas, the Chambers Brothers, not the soul musicians, but get this: The movie New Jack City was based on these men from Arkansas.

whistlingwh0res · Accepted Answer

TOronto is the most diverse city in the world. I used to live in NYC. I Think toronto is friendlier than NYC. People here are nicer. people in nyc is very discriminatory. people here don't do that. I can be with any race and they don't care. but the thing is people go to USA a lot. if people spend money in this city economy will be better. so many people travel to USA and spend money there. many small business close down. however, Canada rely on natural resources. we have lots of diamond, timber and oil. I wish they could spend some money for citizens.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Accepted Answer

Two sides of Greater Shanghai:

Anonymous · Answer

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

The city of gates. The overall development of the city is slow but working. And that is what I like.

The extraordinary speed of development in Pune leads to many problems in the lives of many people. Aurangabad is better in this way. Slow but steady without hampering anything. Best.

The traffic is also good. Pune has too much traffic. It is suffocating and infuriating.

And this is when I completely ignore the entitled elderly people and middle aged women (not girls my age, okay. 🙂) In the government city buses. The gender discrimination there is through the roof. Let's not go there for this question.

The traffic in Aurangabd is just about right. The life is relaxed a bit. I like it. I prefer it.

I compared Pune and Aurangabad as I live in both the cities. Sometimes here sometimes there. Like that.

It is good. Ajanta Ellora caves are also here. Daulatabad fort is also here. Bibi ka Maqbara is here as well.

The latest G20 summit or something was held in Aurangabad. The city just lit up in a mere matter of days.

Amazing.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Lots of greenery but only 15 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes to downtown. Super cheap prices. Buy a house for 100k

Leapfrog00 · Answer

My city is full of drug addicts, drug dealers, and prostitutes. I guess if I enjoyed catching STDs or sticking needles in my arm with a bunch of people who don't even know what year it is, I guess it would be drugs and unprotected sex, but no. I've only lived here for 6 months.

I really wish I was somewhere else than here. Anywhere! I think this is where people go to die. At least, that's my theory!

Xoxocutekitty · Answer

As much as a hate on it, the abundance of public transportation options. Parking anywhere in a city is always such an awful and expensive experience, it's nice to live in a place where getting around without a car is very manageable (and faster than driving)

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

I love that anything can happen here, everyone is very forward and blunt. You could have a chance conversation with a mega millionaire just as easily as anyone else. Everybody's just doing their own thing.

I guess putting it in one phrase, it's the feeling of community with people you've never met before mixed with the fact that literally anything could happen one moment to the next.

Or maybe it's because there's no karen's.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

My favourite part is the walk ways such as the lake front walk ways, the gardens, the trails. When my grandma was alive, I loved to visit the old folks home and socialize with her roommates and friends there. Before covid, visiting the library was also a favourite past time of mine.

Anonymous · Answer

shit this is sad... i can't think of any right now. there's too many california plates here also. there is nothing great about where i live. people are turning my hometown into a dump all because it's cheaper for them. but it's not cheap for locals now. i hope this changes soon... it's really sad how people with money changed my city.

i guess the only thing i enjoy is being with my partner and trying out new food places. that's about all.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Had to really think on this one because we lack a lot. I mean there are hot guys with southern twang. And the land is also cheap. But thats about it. Not much greatness in this city and certainly not in my state aside from casinos

WanderingLoveWizard · Answer

90% of the populus are gun toting red necks and the taxes are reasonable. And I'm right on the border of one of the most liberal, high tax counties in the world. We got a real Hatfield and McCoys thing going on

Emelina · Answer

The gorgeous park trails!!. The lakes and being surrounded by woods and wild animals its just beautiful and relaxing, and peaceful. Algonquin Park Canada Ontario

andreasderjuengere · Answer

#1 - The fact that it isn't even a ''city'' :) #2 - the fact that my front door has never been closed or locked for more than 3 years... without any 'irregularities'

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

everything is within walking distance: train station 15min, groceries 10min, gym 15min, pizzeria 10min, bank and post office 5min

though you could consider it a very small town, it has just 10000 habitants

nolabels · Answer

Knowing that I'll be moving to the country ASAP.

Kabluie · Answer

People are generally good. Lots to do, something happening every weekend. Plus I live about 10 minutes to downtown.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

Having food just almost every corner of the world available

Pinay_ako · Answer

🤣 I do not like anything about this city to be very honest. I hate it here

asphaltrhymes · Answer

The cloudy days are the best ☁️🌨️ ☮️✌🏻😋 I'm forever grateful to the deities 🙃🍈

Luopio27 · Answer

Im not a city person but I do like the restaurants. Every city I go, there are always people ready to make me burgers, pizza, pasta and whatever I want, with extra cheeze.

mrkdvsn · Answer

Having almost everything available within a several-block area. Also, the fact that we live on the opposite side of the state from a large city which has a lot of "big city" problems

itsalyssaagain · Answer

It’s busy! There’s always something to do, somewhere to go, and so many people.

Iron_Man · Answer

All the wonderful sports and scenery in Miami, Florida plus different things to do and restaurants

RingOfFire · Answer

It's controlled by Democrats... so... Leaving for a vacation.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'm surrounded by water. In a minimum of 15 minutes I can be by the water.

legalboxers · Answer

I don’t like my ‘city’ personally, but the other Boros have other stuff to offer

Anonymous · Answer

In no particular order: 1) Latina babes. 2) Latina babes. 3) Latina babes.

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

Columbia, probably just the food.

Nikki1989 · Answer

The friendly people.

slatyb · Answer

Clean air, beautiful scenery (Seattle)

Dargil · Answer

The variable countryside.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

The meth heads.

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

The summer  And pig farms

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Its near the mall and cheap markets

Simslover92 · Answer

Nothing

justabuddy · Answer

Where I live is wide open spaces.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

Me 🥰☺️

Redstang88 · Answer

Leaving

hellohruu · Answer

Nothing

BrookeS · Answer

The people

EssenceOfLight · Answer

Tons of Bars

LiamJHayden · Answer

The beach.

msc545 · Answer

Leaving

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