This sub seems to write off Dallas (city itself, not talking about DFW area) which is criminal in my opinion.

I have lived in this city for close to half a decade now ever since moving for a job like many others. It's definitely left an impression on me. There's a lot this city has going on and actively improving on.

Now let's get this out of the way, Dallas is not perfect nor am I selling it as something along the likes of Chicago or Boston, it isn't. What I am saying is that there are misconceptions many apply to the city, including myself at one time.

Walkability: the core neighborhoods (uptown, downtown, oak Cliff, bishop arts, Cedars, old East Dallas, lower Greenville, fair park and others) are pretty decently walkable. I was surprised by that when I first moved here.

Transit: the DART system isn't perfect but it's solid and getting better. The most extensive rail system in Texas, I never have to drive to work and use my car for errands I can't use transit for. The bus routes are extensive and hit up the main parts as well. Plus, the street cars in the respective neighborhoods are cool and are only getting extended further. Lastly, the HSR connecting Dallas and Houston/ Dallas and fort Worth is really going to set up the city for greatness.

Parks: Though they are not spectacular like the likes of NYC, san Francisco or Chicago, the Dallas park system is impressive and improving rapidly. The campaign of infilling empty parking lots throughout the city and capping highways for parks is making the city shine! I see this only happening more as we densify more.

Densification: Dallas really does feel like a big city with all new construction providing dense urban centers and dwellings for new residents.

Nightlife/recreation: there's a lot going on in the Big D in terms of nightlife with restaurants, clubs, art shows and other events throughout the many districts of the city.

Like I said, the city has a lot to work on. It's still too car centric in my opinion, drivers are bad, needs more to attract tourists and can feel very sterile at times. I invite and encourage everyone to visit Dallas, you'd be surprised what you'd see and fall in love with.

What do you guys think? Do you feel like this about cities you love that others have written off?