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re: The DFW metroplex is fascinating to me
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:29 am to Melkor
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:29 am to Melkor
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Lived for 20 years in DFW for work, mostly in one of the top suburbs between the two, and could not be happier to be back in Louisiana. The whole area is best described as fake.
So entire Metroplex is garbage.... You can not like DFW for a multitude of reasons, but to find zero redeeming qualities is simply hilarious.
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A couple moved into the area and asked "what's a local-only restaurant that we should try?" Answer: there are hardly any that exist, much less any good. It is almost all chains: Chillis, Hard 8, Papa Deaux's, etc. When it comes to food, there is no soul.
Ironic considering the locals proclaimed GOAT Steakhouse in the entire state of Louisiana is Ruth's Chris, a chain restaurant.
Glad to hear you and your family are happy.
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Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:35 am to RogerTheShrubber
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About how long its been since I've been there..
It is infinitely cleaner than it was 35 years ago. The main reason being there is no longer any interstate with a grass median that collects trash/requires mowing and every single stretch of interstate within the beltway has been re-built/widened in that time. That and there has been a ton of tear down/rebuild of commercial real estate.
The biggest misnomer about Houston is the traffic is bad. Sure, rush hour can be a bitch, and there a LOT of people, but for a city its size it has the best roads and alternate routes than any place in the US. It was a bitch back then, but the TranStar system initiated around that time has made all the difference in the world.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:40 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:I know, almost moved there for a job with a Big Auto contractor in Oakland County. It made the Northshore look like a trailer park.
Detroit surprisingly has some pretty awesome suburbs
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:42 am to PGAOLDBawNeVaBroke
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Nobody is trying to move there bud, they may have to for work but that’s about it. The original home of the $30k millionaire.
Lolz. It is already huge and still holding firm as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Tons of voluntary migration here and there has been for decades.
That said, I agree with OP. The DFW suburbs are boring and lack character. I think the cities themselves are cool, and there are pockets scattered about, but 80% of the metroplex is a big nothing burger. That other 20% has a lot of draw.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:48 am to dallastiger55
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Thats where we are. Love it and we aren't moving. Its already built out, everything we need is 15 minutes away, no traffic, great schools and phenomenal parks and rec centers. It has a great small-town feel. Every house I've seen go up for sale is gone in a week for over asking price so it's very stable.
I loved how most of the schools and parks were tucked inside of the neighborhoods. It was really convenient. The only thing I disliked about the schools was how they cramed Allen High School. I always felt lost just driving by that place.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:50 am to North Dallas Tiger
My client, North Dallas Tiger, is surprised y'all are still discussing the merits and drawbacks of his hometown and asked me to deliver this message: he is from there, grew up there, and makes his home there.
Are the people more pretentious than other places, absolutely. Do the neighborhoods lack character and uniqueness, without a doubt. Do many folks live outside their means and buy homes and cars they can't afford, for sure.
But his neighborhood is pristine with extremely favorable demographics, next to zero crime, top notch schools, ultra high end shopping, all the high end grocery stores, Michelin starred restaurants, any dining option you could imagine, a local economy that is booming, and conservative local political leadership ensuring our quality of life and public safety remains the highest.
Life is good there.
Are the people more pretentious than other places, absolutely. Do the neighborhoods lack character and uniqueness, without a doubt. Do many folks live outside their means and buy homes and cars they can't afford, for sure.
But his neighborhood is pristine with extremely favorable demographics, next to zero crime, top notch schools, ultra high end shopping, all the high end grocery stores, Michelin starred restaurants, any dining option you could imagine, a local economy that is booming, and conservative local political leadership ensuring our quality of life and public safety remains the highest.
Life is good there.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:51 am to The Third Leg
Colleyville and Las Colinas area were really nice and well maintained 10-15 years ago. I went recently and found this is no longer the case. It could use some updating.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:56 am to Paul Allen
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Las Colinas area
Certain demo dominates that area now.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 10:56 am to Paul Allen
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Colleyville
My wife is from there, it peaked in the late 2000's. It's not appreciated as much as Grapevine, but still isn't a bad plac
quote:Great location but nobody with kids wants to move there because Irving ISD is awful.
Las Colinas
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:06 am to jlovel7
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unstoppable suburban growth
When we bought our "starter" home 18 years ago we were on the edge of the growth, you could stand in our driveway and see miles of open fields.
After they tied the George Bush Toll Road in 900+ homes were built in three years around us averaging (back then) about 350K / probably twice that now.
We paid 137K for ours and I check zillow from time to time, it's showing about a 360K value now
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:07 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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I'm out in Weatherford a little off the beaten path. Got my little slice of heaven and we're all full out here.
Same. I have one of my offices in Weatherford, and a ranch property about 35 minutes north/northwest of here. Parker and the surrounding counties are booming. Hopefully, by the time the sprawl reaches out to my ranch, I'll be dead.
I lived in McKinney/Allen/Plano over twenty years ago, and I wouldn't go back. When I was looking at opening an office in the DFW market, Weatherford was close enough without feeling like DFW.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:17 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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Fort Worth > Dallas
1000X THIS. Fort Worth is a really cool town with its own vibe. Lots to do, great golf, museums, nightlife, etc. Fairly close drive for professional baseball and football if that's your think.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:26 am to MAROON
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Fort Worth > Dallas
Plus, the influx of people moving here during and since COVID have been split. Most of the libs moved to the Dallas side, with a lot of the conservatives moving to FW or farther west. That's something I noticed at my office in the Hill Country, as well. Very few people moved out into the country that weren't conservatives. A lot of the liberals moved into Austin or the suburbs.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:29 am to Limitlesstigers
My cousin got married in Birmingham to a guy from there and it made the northshore look like livingston parish.
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:43 am to Funky Tide 8
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As someone who enjoys hiking and wild spaces
If you’re an outdoorsman DFW is not for you
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:47 am to BeachDude022
quote:sure, but they are ugly
There’s actually several places to hike and trail ride in the area
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:48 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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sure, but they are ugly
Alcohol makes it more fun and interesting tho
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:57 am to dallastiger55
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Is it a great place for a party or bachelor weekend, probably not.
This post was edited on 5/13/24 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 5/13/24 at 11:59 am to wutangfinancial
quote:True, but if you like bad arse IRL dime piece chicks who like to party and make their own money, it's still not the place for you and stay the hell out...
If you’re an outdoorsman DFW is not for you
Posted on 5/13/24 at 12:06 pm to Melkor
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The whole area is best described as fake.
It's generic suburbia, most of the area was built after the 60's.
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Science was WAY behind. Math was on par once in middle school, seriously behind in grade school. Reading/spelling was something you completely taught your kids at home because there was no learning at school. Social Studies was neutered to nothing but Texas, from pre-K to 8th grade.
Now it sounds like you're just making things up. My kids were ahead of every other kid when we moved from Allen to Lafayette. They were slightly above average in Allen. Our school in Lafayette has an A rating too so it's not a hoodrat school by any means.
quote:Good for you I guess? Louisiana is awesome if you don't have kids or you're not trying to build a career.
All in all, my wife missed the conveniences when we want them but her, the kids, and I are all much happier back in Louisiana
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