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What is like at 7PM, 10PM, or 12AM - I think is the point
The majority of downtown Houston is dead during those times but various parts are still "jumping" with clubs, bars, and parks. However, I fail to see why downtown should represent an entire city when you have tons of other interesting areas scattered around the city. If you came to Houston and stayed downtown expecting to have a good time; you failed to do your research and you're the only one to blame for that.
When asked about urban city I would never think Houston.
If one was to ask "strip mall" then Houston comes to mind.
Sorry Houston, your love of the auto and all that land (sprawl) makes for a unattractive city.
But hey, you got some big towers...be proud.
If I want to experience big city living; I'd go for Houston which I feel offers more of a big city offering. Big City =/= urban city. No one here is saying Houston is urban, but it is bigger.
If I want to experience big city living; I'd go for Houston which I feel offers more of a big city offering. Big City =/= urban city. No one here is saying Houston is urban, but it is bigger.
True if you want big city you come to Houston.
If you want overpriced Coffee..... well those things are on every street corner
Seattle has a lot of amenities that compare well with bigger cities. It certainly punches well above its weight in terms of vibrancy, cultural contributions, the art scene and just things to do in general.
Seattle compares well with bigger cities becuase it has a big metro. You would expect one of the top 25 metros in the US to have a lot of amenities Seattle is bigger than San Antonio
Seattle compares well with bigger cities becuase it has a big metro. You would expect one of the top 25 metros in the US to have a lot of amenities Seattle is bigger than San Antonio
I understand it has a big metro--I pretty much go only by metro sizes. Roll your eyes more, you look better that way.
I mean what I meant. Seattle punches above its weight.
Call me ignorant, but how can a city having multiple skylines be considered less urban than a city with one dense skyline? Seattle may have better public trans, I'll give that for arguments sake, but it's not like Houston is Spokane or McAllen. It is vastly improving in this regard. And allow us to look at the highways. From what I hear, the highway system in Houston is just purely remarkeable.
And back to the skyline, Houston's CBD is by no means a slouch in density, height, nor architectural design. I voted Houston because of its sheer size. Even though it is immense and sprawled, I think this sprawl is actually a way that enhances its urbanity. If that makes any sense.
Call me ignorant, but how can a city having multiple skylines be considered less urban than a city with one dense skyline? Seattle may have better public trans, I'll give that for arguments sake, but it's not like Houston is Spokane or McAllen. It is vastly improving in this regard. And allow us to look at the highways. From what I hear, the highway system in Houston is just purely remarkeable.
And back to the skyline, Houston's CBD is by no means a slouch in density, height, nor architectural design. I voted Houston because of its sheer size. Even though it is immense and sprawled, I think this sprawl is actually a way that enhances its urbanity. If that makes any sense.
That really made no sense, and I think you contradicted yourself a couple of times in your post.
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