Why should we put Gamma and be done with it OK then let s clarify the ambiguity I propose we work from precedents and review similar statements at other city articles note the lack of boosterism in these examples Boston Boston is also a featured article Founded in 1630 Boston is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the United States and is recognized as a global or world city Miami The region s importance as an international financial and cultural center has elevated Miami to the status of world city because of its cultural and linguistic ties to North South and Central America and the Caribbean it is sometimes called The Gateway of the Americas I propose Houston is recognized as a global or world city by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group Network