Would you guys describe the city of Houston as a major city?

[TXbywayof]

Who cares? Don't we all have perceptions of places we haven't visited? I would say every new city I have visited has surpassed my expectations, with the exception of Los Angeles. From strictly an aesthetic point of view I found it very tired and worn out looking and a huge disappointment.

Speaking of tired and worn out, I am tired of hearing two things about Houston, urban sprawl and McMansions. Most cities seem sprawled out to me. I think Houston gets this rap because initially its suburbs were far flung. I think most of the "sprawl" has filled in and that argument doesn't hold water anymore.

Don't get me started on McMansions. So we can get a lot more home here at less $$$ per sq/ft than most places. Seems pretty much an envy thing to me. Crummy split level up north (I've lived in one) vs. a nice spacious modern home here. Hmmm, tough call. Childish argument.

[radiolibre99]

I know right! Since when is a big home something to sneer at?

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

I know right! Since when is a big home something to sneer at?

When it makes you feel inadequate with your home.

[vintageomega]

Houston is the best city to live in the country when you don't take weather into account.

[LocalPlanner]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

When it makes you feel inadequate with your home.

Ha, so true.

That said, there does tend to be a pervasive societal assumption that a bigger home is always better. If you're not someone who needs or wants a larger home, I can see why you might get annoyed if people think you're strange for your preferences.

Great thing is, in Houston, you've got plenty of choice in all size ranges.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

I know right! Since when is a big home something to sneer at?

Big homes on big lots are bad for infrastructure and make public transportation almost impossible to implement, therefore making an area car dependent