Will houston surpass chicago as the third largest city (map, compared, population)
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What the hell are you talking about??? Do you ever argue a point relevant to the topic??
Ok man you don't have clue what I am talking... or so you say... just leave it at that.
But regarding the topic of this thread I would say "no" it want pass Chicago. At least from current trends of people prefering suburban life over city life.
Ok man you don't have clue what I am talking... or so you say... just leave it at that.
But regarding the topic of this thread I would say "no" it want pass Chicago. At least from current trends of people prefering suburban life over city life.
what?
Current trends show Chicago losing population, and houston gaining. at one point, the houston growth will intersect the chicago decline...and that will result in a change of 3rd to 4th for Chicago.
Current trends show Chicago losing population, and houston gaining. at one point, the houston growth will intersect the chicago decline...and that will result in a change of 3rd to 4th for Chicago.
Historical trends have shown Chicago population fluctuates goes up and goes down and than back up again. Houston may not grow forever and at this present time doesn't have the infrastrucutre to support 2.7 million residents within city limits like Chicago.
Historical trends have shown Chicago population fluctuates goes up and goes down and than back up again. Houston may not grow forever and at this present time doesn't have the infrastrucutre to support 2.7 million residents within city limits like Chicago.
It has plenty of infrastructure to support an additional 1 million people.
Houston was able to introduce Katrina victims that wanted to stay here rather quickly. And that was a massive jump in population, all at one time.
Growth is gradual and over the course of the next 15 years, we will eclipse Chicago City proper
the argument that Chicago has "Historically" fluctuated in population is a stupid and illogical one. a period of 90 years of growth data is too extensive to assume that the pattern is and will be consistent for future growth predictions. Chicago is in a much different time period of growth, in a much more mature economy. Illinois will also prohibit any future growth with massive tax increases.
theirs a reason why people are flooding to the south, its just cheaper to live here.
I can expect a similar rate of growth in Houston over the next 10 years, if not more so as natural gas begins to take off as a major possibility of replacing oil.
all forecasts point to continued growth in Houston...ranging from 7%-20% over the next 20 years.
It has plenty of infrastructure to support an additional 1 million people.
I'm no expert but I disagree. Currently, I don't think Houston has the infrastructure for 1 million more people. It has the room, but traffic as it is is horrible, those people will make it worse and the city isn't building anymore freeways, and the rail isn't expanded enough and from what I know, is facing a hard time trying to expand.
I'm no expert but I disagree. Currently, I don't think Houston has the infrastructure for 1 million more people. It has the room, but traffic as it is is horrible, those people will make it worse and the city isn't building anymore freeways, and the rail isn't expanded enough and from what I know, is facing a hard time trying to expand.
This should help you guys out. Houston does not have the infrastructure now, but the plan is definitely there once the people start arriving: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/mobility/MTFPMap/MTFP_Map10.pdf (broken link)
Historical trends have shown Chicago population fluctuates goes up and goes down and than back up again. Houston may not grow forever and at this present time doesn't have the infrastrucutre to support 2.7 million residents within city limits like Chicago.
are you serious? You don't think Houston has the infrastructure to house 500K more people?? I want some of whatever it is you PV guys smoke
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