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Old 01-12-2011, 01:46 PM
 
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I would love to see Atlanta Station and Regent Square typed developments as infill developments. These projects will make Houston more urban and less car dependent (a little counts).
no it won't.

people like their cars here. there is no give in these parts.

people are just not as concerned with walking as city data people would like you to believe.

people love the freedom of cars

what they don't like is congestion

 
Old 01-12-2011, 01:49 PM
 
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Ok. I see. I know developments like these won't make a total big difference in reducing the dependence on cars, but just to have many urban developments across the city will not only give Houston bragging rights for becoming more urban, but they will help beautify the city as a whole. Wouldn't you agree?
 
Old 01-12-2011, 01:52 PM
 
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I would love to see Atlanta Station and Regent Square typed developments as infill developments. These projects will make Houston more urban and less car dependent (a little counts).
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no it won't.

people like their cars here. there is no give in these parts.

people are just not as concerned with walking as city data people would like you to believe.

people love the freedom of cars

what they don't like is congestion

You hit that nail on the head, HtownLove. The automobile is king in these parts. Houston will continue to grow and get even more spread out. Hopefully the city will just start annexing areas to fill in the city. Like that Cinco Ranch zip code you spokeabout earlier.
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:22 PM
 
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Also, as the city grows, I do think it will continue to densify in the core areas.
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:25 PM
 
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Also, as the city grows, I do think it will continue to densify in the core areas.
yeah, houston will have dense pockets, but not uniform density. that is why you will still need a car.

Greater Houston is the size of New Jersey. Car culture is just ingrained in the system
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:30 PM
 
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no it won't.

people like their cars here. there is no give in these parts.

people are just not as concerned with walking as city data people would like you to believe.

people love the freedom of cars

what they don't like is congestion
I think that's a huge misconception. People don't want to walk because the city of Houston really isn't designed for walking. Small sidewalks, wide streets and intersections and more. I've heard many people complain about the lack of public transit and there is very much a demand for it in Houston; it's just the city needs to get its act together.

Houston needs to understand what the term urban is and learn how to create a urban environment.

This is not urban:
houston,tx - Google Maps

This is not urban:
houston,tx - Google Maps

This is urban;
houston,tx - Google Maps

This is urban:
houston,tx - Google Maps
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:40 PM
 
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I think that's a huge misconception. People don't want to walk because the city of Houston really isn't designed for walking. Small sidewalks, wide streets and intersections and more. I've heard many people complain about the lack of public transit and there is very much a demand for it in Houston; it's just the city needs to get its act together.

Houston needs to understand what the term urban is and learn how to create a urban environment.
Houston doesn't need to understand jack squat. They are doing quite well already.

the only people complaining about lack of transit are poor people and people from the NE
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:41 PM
 
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A lot of you were saying how East Houston isn't as developed. However, I think this area should begin Houston's urban development.
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:43 PM
 
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A lot of you were saying how East Houston isn't as developed. However, I think this area should begin Houston's urban development.
there are plans on the way.
 
Old 01-12-2011, 02:47 PM
 
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A lot of you were saying how East Houston isn't as developed. However, I think this area should begin Houston's urban development.
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there are plans on the way.

What developments/plans Are you referring about HtownLove? Keep me posted please. Is it near Summerwood or Duessen Park?
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