Are you City Smart about where you live?

Posted Jun 13, 2009 @ 1:48 pm, Viewed by 494 Visitors, Read 545 Times.

Most well know cities around the world are recognized, in large part, by their distinctive landmarks. Landmarks like London’s Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower in Paris are some prominent examples.

 A city should be recognized by its unique landmarks and Austin, Texas is no exception to that rule.
 
Besides being heralded as one of the “coolest places” in the nation to live, our traditions of artistic excellence also show through in our architectural arenas.
 
In a recent walkabout (afternoon stroll if you’re not from Sydney) I took notice of some of Austin’s landmarks that parallel some of the more well known icons around the world. Now granted, my examples are not as well known as some of the comparisons, but nonetheless, they are recognizable to some of the world travelers here.
 
Actually, I was surprised to find out that many of these treasures were not known, nor had they been traveled to by our local citizenry. I guess when you have as many spots of interest to offer as we do, you just can’t get to them all.
 
Which leads me to my question-
 
Is your city filled with treasures that you would offer comparisons to some of the major cities of the world?
 
If so, please comment and share your opinions of how your city stacks up against  Austin.
 
 
 
 
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