Which is more urban, with more of a "big city" feel: Houston or Seattle? (expensive, compared)

[migol84]

Originally Posted by MikeandIke27

You still have not explained to everyone how does GDP and hospitals make a city feel bigger and urban???... The thread says which city is more urban and feels bigger it would be nice to see people stick too the top of this thread. Houston Feels bigger because of the Sprawl the huge Highways and all the skyscrapers from the ground or streets it doesnt feel bigger than Seattle. Seattle feels bigger when your at street level.. So in all both cities feel bigger in some form or fashion....

exactly! that is why both cities are not even worth comparing. hello!

[migol84]

Originally Posted by Spade

That's not the point. We all know it is in the city. The point is that the area is suburban and it would be a suburb if it was in any other place in America.

That's because you're both looking to much into my comment and/or you don't understand what everyone else is talking about when it comes to urbanity. In America suburban areas, cars rule. Everything is centered around it. The Galleria is filled with wide avenues with big box stores, giant parking lots, narrow sidewalks, and all that contributes to the environment of American suburban life. And here's the difference between your point about Europe and the Galleria area even though Europe has nothing to do with how America built it's suburbs. Those very urban areas in Europe STILL do not revolve or center around the car. Suburban areas in this country like the Galleria, does.

My point was that calling it suburban in a way to discredit my opinion about how "big" the city feels does not work. The fact that the Galleria has a 901ft building outside of downtown in a "suburban" type area would make me think, "wow, this city is freakin huge!" It has nothing to do with urban and neither would I make an argument against it. Urban makes a city feel more crowded with people bringing all the hustle and bustle.... a sprawling city would make it feel epic but crowded with cars bringing all the hustle and bustle and most likely to get lost. Think of it as going to Mexico city and turning somewhere in your car and all of a sudden you're completely lost. Of course, it's hypothetical but that's how Houston feels.

As I've said earlier I've never been to Seattle so I don't know how it would make me feel but judging on San Francisco as being "urban" it does not give me that same epic feeling that Houston gave me.

That's basically what I'm saying, it's not that I disagree with you or anything.

[migol84]

Originally Posted by Galounger

This is all very subjective. The fact that you used the word "feel" in your discription makes it have to be subjective. Really though. Seattle may actually "feel" more urban and "big city like" when you only look at certain parts of seattle in comparison to certain parts of Houston but when you look at the big picture and actually compare All of Seattle to All of Houston you can't help but say the urbanized area of Houston is more urban and definitely bigger than the urbanized area of Seattle. When you look at it comprehensively there's really not any comparison.

ahhhh, the voice of reason can be very refreshing.

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by migol84

My point was that calling it suburban in a way to discredit my opinion about how "big" the city feels does not work. The fact that the Galleria has a 901ft building outside of downtown in a "suburban" type area would make me think, "wow, this city is freakin huge!" It has nothing to do with urban and neither would I make an argument against it. Urban makes a city feel more crowded with people bringing all the hustle and bustle.... a sprawling city would make it feel epic but crowded with cars bringing all the hustle and bustle and most likely to get lost. Think of it as going to Mexico city and turning somewhere in your car and all of a sudden you're completely lost. Of course, it's hypothetical but that's how Houston feels.

As I've said earlier I've never been to Seattle so I don't know how it would make me feel but judging on San Francisco as being "urban" it does not give me that same epic feeling that Houston gave me.

That's basically what I'm saying, it's not that I disagree with you or anything.

The Williams tower was once the tallest building outside a central business district in the US(I don't know if this is still the case), so no it is not like any suburb. Spade is not himself lately, he is not thinnking clearly

[Spade]

Originally Posted by migol84

My point was that calling it suburban in a way to discredit my opinion about how "big" the city feels does not work. The fact that the Galleria has a 901ft building outside of downtown in a "suburban" type area would make me think, "wow, this city is freakin huge!" It has nothing to do with urban and neither would I make an argument against it. Urban makes a city feel more crowded with people bringing all the hustle and bustle.... a sprawling city would make it feel epic but crowded with cars bringing all the hustle and bustle and most likely to get lost. Think of it as going to Mexico city and turning somewhere in your car and all of a sudden you're completely lost. Of course, it's hypothetical but that's how Houston feels.

As I've said earlier I've never been to Seattle so I don't know how it would make me feel but judging on San Francisco as being "urban" it does not give me that same epic feeling that Houston gave me.

That's basically what I'm saying, it's not that I disagree with you or anything.

OH well that's different. Nonetheless, Houston in general is suburban in nature and Uptown-Galleria epitomizes this. But no matter what, it is still part of the city of Houston. But even though you can't compare Seattle and Houston. Seattle to most people is still by far more urban than Houston.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by HtownLove

Spade is not himself lately, he is not thinnking clearly

I would appreciate if you are going to say something about me, make sure you are responding to me. Thanks.

[migol84]

Originally Posted by Spade

OH well that's different. Nonetheless, Houston in general is suburban in nature and Uptown-Galleria epitomizes this. But no matter what, it is still part of the city of Houston. But even though you can't compare Seattle and Houston. Seattle to most people is still by far more urban than Houston.

And I have no contention with this. I'll visit Seattle someday... it's one of the first on my list. And then I'll leave a note hear on my experiences and what I felt.... big, overwhelming, fun or whatnot.

[migol84]

Originally Posted by HtownLove

The Williams tower was once the tallest building outside a central business district in the US(I don't know if this is still the case), so no it is not like any suburb.

well, this was one of my arguments to kidphilly suggesting why i didn't think it was anything like other suburban parks.... but whatever. i don't wanna risk discrediting any other city...

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by migol84

well, this was one of my arguments to kidphilly suggesting why i didn't think it was anything like other suburban parks.... but whatever. i don't wanna risk discrediting any other city...

Lol, there is no reasoning with him. He will go off on something else

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by Spade

I would appreciate if you are going to say something about me, make sure you are responding to me. Thanks.

when I do have something to say to you, I will say it. Like I am doing now