Reviews & Comments
La Vergne, TN
Small city comfort with some big city culture and -
12/3/2008This city is small in size and numbers but it has alot of community activities; which alot of bigger towns and and mid sized cities would be jealous of. Housing is mostly crammed in amongst a long standing industrial area, but it makes the best of this sitaution and is incorporating new stores and ameneties all the time. The area is attracting more crime and undisreable elements that are typical of a larger city. All in all it's a nice place to live with all the amenities you could want and if not the are close enough by in Smyrna (La vergne's neighbor) you may not find an abundance of anyone thing but you atleast have one. Cost of living is excellent here; this is comes from someone who lived in Phoenix,AZ. It's a nice family friendly and culturally diverse community. I give this place 4 stars out of 5 ****!
Phoenix, AZ
For all the self proclaimed know-it-alls. aka: Pho -
5/18/2006This is a forum for opinions. We are allowed to have one. This is the united states. Just because someone may have a differing opinion than yourself, is no reason to call them a Phoenix basher. Everyone also has different experiences. Such as coming from places that may have better arts, culture, schools, climate, etc. Others may have been here their whole life and seen the changes. Still others may have been here too ong and Phoenix was not what they expected or has become some place they do not wish to be anymore. Then we have people like yourself who love this place and it is better than where they came from or is just different. And that is ok.
Also, everyone has the additional right to change their minds about a place, maybe you will too. Should someone be angry with you because you have?
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix profile, not a pretty one. -
2/16/2006After, living in Phoenix,AZ for the last 12 years I am done with this city. I can't wait to get out of here.
As much as I did not like it when I first got here. I like it even less now.
This place is now too expensive with housing cost exceeding the 200k, 250k and 300k range in areas within or near the cities center (This includes the greater metro area).
You would have to move around 50-60 miles away or further to get under 200k for a home.
Also the summer heat here is unbearable. Most of the time you hibernate within your home or elswhere with the A/C cranked up, to include your car. If the car is outside with no shade you will not be able to get your car to cool down for a long long time, it might have to get dark before it cools down. Even if it does cool down, you will never get your car to level that it is comfortable, and forget it if you have kids.
This city has grown leaps and bounds and has a great deal to offer as far as outdoor activities, sports, arts and culture. Phoenix has a zoo and a couple zool like places on the outskirts of Phoenix. No Aquarium, no real amusement parks or theme parks, it does have a few water parks.
If you want green this aint the place for you. Phoenix has done its best to implement man made green areas but it isn't enough. If you are from back east or an area with lots of parks and greenery; you will be very disappointed with the parks from that vantage point. However what the lack in green they make up for in the amount of park areas in and around the area.
The metro area is huge and is sprawling and you will most definetly need a vehicle here. The transit system here is very sub par. There are plans for a light rail system, but no construction has begun, and by the time they are done with it the size of the cities and the size of the rail and coverage areas will not matter. Phoenix is way behind in terms of transportation and did not plan soon enough or far enough in advance; in order to not make the same mistakes other cities have made. But, those cities have been big cities for centuries not decades.
Schools here are average at best and do not excel in many areas.
Arizona is also a right to work state, so while there may be an abundance of jobs; you may not get paid very well for your sweat; unless you are a white colar worker.
Also, while people may seem friendly outwards; i have found that there is an inability to make long and lasting friendships. Also customer service and custo