Why should we put Gamma and be done with it OK then lets 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  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 regions 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