What is wrong with a state being flat? (how much, houses)
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I often see people knock down states like Florida, Texas (though Texas does have some mountains and Florida has some hills), Louisiana, Georgia etc...and I just don't understand why? I mean don't get me wrong, I love mountains too, but flat states are by no means ugly or boring. I think flat has several advantages, such as in Florida everything is more green as everything is closer to the water level. Flat also makes it easier to run and bike, as well as driving is easier. Plus IMO it makes everything feel large (don't ask me why, it just does to me).
So again I ask, what is wrong with states being flat or mostly flat?
There are problems usually associated with flat states, but there are also problems with mountainous and hilly states so it's basically take your pick. Problems with flat states seem to be: sprawl, less varied architecture, tornadoes, and windy to name a few. I won't go into problems with the mountainous because you asked about flat states.
There are problems usually associated with flat states, but there are also problems with mountainous and hilly states so it's basically take your pick. Problems with flat states seem to be: sprawl, less varied architecture, tornadoes, and windy to name a few. I won't go into problems with the mountainous because you asked about flat states.
Atlanta says hello!
I grew up in a flat state: Illinois. Other than not being aesthetically pleasing, relatively speaking, there's nothing wrong with a flat terrain. It's easier to mow the lawn, shovel, the snow, run, bike, etc. When you do find a hill, it makes for great sledding in the winter or rolling down that bad boy in the summer!
I walk/run at Dresden park, here in Atlanta. It's very aesthetically pleasing. It's quite peaceful. However, I'd hate to be the one that has to mow the lawn, rider or not.
There are problems usually associated with flat states, but there are also problems with mountainous and hilly states so it's basically take your pick. Problems with flat states seem to be: sprawl, less varied architecture, tornadoes, and windy to name a few. I won't go into problems with the mountainous because you asked about flat states.
The biggest problem with mountainous states is that building and maintaining infrastructure is a lot more expensive. Every new highway and rail line requires extensive grading and excavation; bridges are more numerous and have longer spans, and tunnels are necessary. Storm sewers have to have expanded capacity in low-lying areas, and the distances for everything become longer with every ascent, descent and curve.
It's also much easier to get disoriented and lose your sense of direction. For most of my life, I thought the house I lived in in the Pittsburgh area had a front door that faced south, but after finding the old house on Wikimapia a couple of years ago, I realized that the front door faced west, and all the hills and other houses I saw from my bedroom window that I thought were to the northwest were actually to the northeast.
I often see people knock down states like Florida, Texas (though Texas does have some mountains and Florida has some hills), Louisiana, Georgia etc...and I just don't understand why? I mean don't get me wrong, I love mountains too, but flat states are by no means ugly or boring. I think flat has several advantages, such as in Florida everything is more green as everything is closer to the water level. Flat also makes it easier to run and bike, as well as driving is easier. Plus IMO it makes everything feel large (don't ask me why, it just does to me).
So again I ask, what is wrong with states being flat or mostly flat?
Don't group GA, and TX in with Florida. North Georgia is one of the most mountainous regions of the South. And Texas is only flat when people bring up "how much of a percentage of West Texas is flat" argument. Outside of that, Texas has 3 legit regions of HIGH Mountainous areas and HIGH elevation(The Hill Country, Llano Estacado, and the Big Bend Area). Texas is far from flat. Georgia and Texas shouldn't be grouped with Florida. Florida has to fight this battle by it's self. lol
The biggest problem with mountainous states is that building and maintaining infrastructure is a lot more expensive. Every new highway and rail line requires extensive grading and excavation; bridges are more numerous and have longer spans, and tunnels are necessary. Storm sewers have to have expanded capacity in low-lying areas, and the distances for everything become longer with every ascent, descent and curve.
It's also much easier to get disoriented and lose your sense of direction. For most of my life, I thought the house I lived in in the Pittsburgh area had a front door that faced south, but after finding the old house on Wikimapia a couple of years ago, I realized that the front door faced west, and all the hills and other houses I saw from my bedroom window that I thought were to the northwest were actually to the northeast.
Whoa. I never realized how disorienting living in a hilly environment could be.
Don't group GA, and TX in with Florida. North Georgia is one of the most mountainous regions of the South. And Texas is only flat when people bring up "how much of a percentage of West Texas is flat" argument. Outside of that, Texas has 3 legit regions of HIGH Mountainous areas and HIGH elevation(The Hill Country, Llano Estacado, and the Big Bend Area). Texas is far from flat. Georgia and Texas shouldn't be grouped with Florida. Florida has to fight this battle by it's self. lol
I know Texas and Georgia are not all flat, neither is Florida. This thread is not really about Florida, or Texas or Georgia for that matter. It's just about people acting like flat places are bad or ugly etc...
It's also much easier to get disoriented and lose your sense of direction. For most of my life, I thought the house I lived in in the Pittsburgh area had a front door that faced south, but after finding the old house on Wikimapia a couple of years ago, I realized that the front door faced west, and all the hills and other houses I saw from my bedroom window that I thought were to the northwest were actually to the northeast.
I guess that's possible in Pittsburgh because you so rarely see the sun.
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