![]() Socially, it’s one of the most communal places I know. Though it’s the capital of Texas, the quirky vibe hardly resembles the guns and cowboys culture that rightly defines the rest of the state. Instead of defaulting to drinks at a bar, people meet up for active, outdoor activities like pickleball and paddle boarding. Walking around town, it’s easy to forget that beauty is worth striving for in the first place.Īnd yet, I’ve chosen Austin as my home for the foreseeable future. Like much of what goes up today, Austin suffers from a coldly utilitarian aesthetic that strips out beauty in the name of efficiency. The buildings look like they were built in a rush by contractors on a budget and architects without taste. It’s pretty good in almost every category.Īustin also has glaring flaws-especially its general eyesore-ness. The food, the weather, the music, the sports, the nature, the comedy. My quick summary is this: Just about everything is a 7/10. Since I wasn’t able to interview all 1,028,225 people who live here, it’s based on my personal experiences. Most of the comparisons are to the places I’ve spent the most time: New York and San Francisco. It’s the answer I’d give at a bar with friends, so there’s basically no research to back up anything in here. This article is an answer to that question. Since I moved to town, a bunch of people have asked me, “What’s up with Austin?” ![]() Austin is a mediocre city, but a great place to live.
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