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Even 20 years ago, Toronto already had a very dense urban core. That being said, Houston is densifying. Perhaps in 20 years it could be on par with Seattle style urbanism: A vibrant mixed use downtown, high density DT adjacent residential areas and then mixed use urban village across the city.
If this was a polled question, it would probably be at 95% no, and only the hardcore Houston boosters would comprise of the 5%.
Houston is not going to be the next Chicago, SF, Toronto, whatever. Enough with the population thing. It will get denser but even then it will be nowhere near these three cities in terms of urbanity. Like never ever.
I say all of this as someone who likes Houston and especially Texas. It's just never going to reach that level of significance, even considering the impressive growth the city has seen. If anything, Dallas and Austin will see a higher influx of inner city density in the future. But even those, to the level of Toronto even 20 years ago? I don't think so.
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Toronto ZONES for high-rises, mid-rises or higher. It isn't just if allowed. It is expected. It effectively prevents sprawl in its high growth. Much due to Canada's merit immigration of a points system that is aimed at professionals with skills Canada deems as desired..... and they seem to pour right into Toronto.
Houston isn't getting high-rises in the inner-loop. Merely, older bungalows and ranch homes erased for new multi-residential complexes more then singles. But 3-stories is still not what Toronto is getting by far.
In fact Dallas is growing faster then Toronto. But far fewer high-rises and above there too. The key is again, T.O. zones for them and desires developers oblige ..... and they do. Houston or Dallas never will do that. Your lucky downtown Houston is getting high-rise living today. Not to mention mass transit that can't be compared. Little chance conservatives will vote for much more either in Texas. Gas still the bread and butter and cheap.
Toronto ZONES for high-rises, mid-rises or higher. It isn't just if allowed. It is expected. It effectively prevents sprawl in its high growth. Much due to Canada's merit immigration of a points system that is aimed at professionals with skills Canada deems as desired..... and they seem to pour right into Toronto.
Houston isn't getting high-rises in the inner-loop. Merely, older bungalows and ranch homes erased for new multi-residential complexes more then singles. But 3-stories is still not what Toronto is getting by far.
In fact Dallas is growing faster then Toronto. But far fewer high-rises and above there too. The key is again, T.O. zones for them and desires developers oblige ..... and they do. Houston or Dallas never will do that. Your lucky downtown Houston is getting high-rise living today. Not to mention mass transit that can't be compared. Little chance conservatives will vote for much more either in Texas. Gas still the bread and butter and cheap.
Houston isn’t getting highrises in the inner loop? Have you been to midtown, upper Kirby, or Montrose recently?
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