Phillyist: Philly Gets the Thumbs Down from Self Magazine

Nertz

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:59:30 -0500

The probably got mugged while visiting.

naomi

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:02:46 -0500

Sure, maybe the pollution and oil spill counteract the large amount of green space. But I think it's ridiculous to compare Philly to such "metro areas" as Burlington, VT. I love Burlington--it's where my parents live--but it's not a "metropolitan area" despite its status as the largest city in the state. Of course there's more pollution in Philly than in a city of 40,000 people!

hmmm

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:56:38 -0500

that's funny. i can't remember if it was the ny times or what major newspaper, but a couple of years ago, philly was praised for its ample green space. the linked parks of great fairmount park give it more green space than almost any other eastern city. including nyc. then again, self magazine is hardly scientific and more than a little fluffy. i still love you, philly and will run along the banks of the schuylkill till the cows come home.