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I can tell you the outcome of "no zoning". Porn shops across the street from family restaurants and sometimes elementary schools. High rises next to industrial businesses and car dealerships sitting in between two apartment complex. And lets not talk about the drainage system here. Every-time it rains it floods. I can only imagine what will happen when a hurricane hits. But for some reason developers see fit to keep building high rises to attract new residents but not work on the horrible drainage system.
Oh and lets not forget the god awful transit system. The light rail is horrible and a waste of money. It only service ONE side of town. Which is stupid because most of the traffic comes from the suburbs outside of the city. It doesn't even stop in River Oaks/Upper Kirby/Galleria Area.
Much of the scenarios you listed, are for the most part, hypothetical; and the drainage system has already been improved in most parts of Houston.
And the transit system is good when it comes to buses, HOV lanes, etc. As for rail, the Light Rail transit is being expanded as we speak, and as the year goes on, there will be major differences. And after that, commuter rail for the suburbs is next.
Much of the scenarios you listed, are for the most part, hypothetical; and the drainage system has already been improved in most parts of Houston.
And the transit system is good when it comes to buses, HOV lanes, etc. As for rail, the Light Rail transit is being expanded as we speak, and as the year goes on, there will be major differences. And after that, commuter rail for the suburbs is next.
None of the situations listed were hypothetical. It actually exist. Check out Almeda Rd. where there are alot of industrial business and new mid-rise apartments right next to them. Or on the 610 loop by Reliant Stadium where the are huge car dealerships right next to brand new mid-rises. Or on Richmond Ave where a porn shop is right across the street from Ruth Chris. Oh and let's not forget about Hurricane Ike. It was merely a category 2 hurricane when it hit Houston and the whole city shut down due to flooding. Why? Because of Houston's horrible drainage system and infrastructure.
None of the situations listed were hypothetical. It actually exist. Check out Almeda Rd. where there are alot of industrial business and new mid-rise apartments right next to them. Or on the 610 loop by Reliant Stadium where the are huge car dealerships right next to brand new mid-rises. Or on Richmond Ave where a porn shop is right across the street from Ruth Chris. Oh and let's not forget about Hurricane Ike. It was merely a category 2 hurricane when it hit Houston and the whole city shut down due to flooding. Why? Because of Houston's horrible drainage system and infrastructure.
Well, most scenarios people cook up on city data about "No Zoning" are hypothetical at best. And the drainage system has long been improved since Ike in many parts of town.
Well, most scenarios people cook up on city data about "No Zoning" are hypothetical at best. And the drainage system has long been improved since Ike in many parts of town.
I rode out Ike right here at home and had no drainage problems what-so-ever, and my electricity was back on the next afternoon.
Also we have a drainage fee that raises money for drainage projects. Now if only average amounts of rain would fall we will see what if any benefit there is.
I rode out Ike right here at home and had no drainage problems what-so-ever, and my electricity was back on the next afternoon.
Also we have a drainage fee that raises money for drainage projects. Now if only average amounts of rain would fall we will see what if any benefit there is.
True. Houston probably has one of the best drainage systems in the country. people think it's bad here; try going to other cities where the flooding lasts for days. The water clears out relatively quickly here.
Is Houston building highrises in their downtown with no retail like Miami or with retail like LA? how large & fast is transit expansion occurring? Is there a huge push for urbanization in either of these places compared to LA?
^ The "Miami21" zoning code that was implemented a few years ago usually requires retail or office space at street level for most highrises. Just look at the $1.2 billion dollar Brickell CitiCentre currently under construction now.
^ The "Miami21" zoning code that was implemented a few years ago usually requires retail or office space at street level for most highrises. Just look at the $1.2 billion dollar Brickell CitiCentre currently under construction now.
^ and how would you know that? Are you from Miami to make such a claim?
Yes I've been there, there's also Google streetviews.
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