Quote Originally Posted by Calliope View Post
Give me enough public transport that I don't need to drive, give me art galleries and galas, give me graffiti and stadiums, give me festivals, upscale dining, markets, back-alleys, underground music and ridiculously specialized bookstores - and then surround the periphery with stunning scenery and access to the pristine outdoors, including snow, beaches and forests.
Coffee shops, records stores, parks-in-the-city, state fairgrounds, ten Chinese places within a five block radius, over-priced bakeries, lights lights lights lights lights ad signs lights lights lights, taxis, concert venues and being conveniently located for bands to play, parades, book signings by your favorite authors, the public celebration of any holiday whatsoever (St. Patty's Day, Mardi Gras and Cinco de Mayo - ie, the fun ones), going to Safeway at midnight to get a cherry coke, getting out of a late night movie and going to get ice cream or donuts because those places are still open and the ability to get a sandwich or order pizza anywhere at 2am.

Urban.