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Houston could be walkable, despite the heat. Its lack of zoning means mixed use is more frequent, but Houston has parking requirements, setback requirements, mi
by Zach_the_Lizard 10y ago
Houston could be walkable, despite the heat. Its lack of zoning means mixed use is more frequent, but Houston has parking requirements, setback requirements, minimum lot sizes, max floor area ratio (which defines the max density), etc. The CBD however has no requirement for parking now IIRC so it will become more walkable over time.
Houston will never be Manhattan, but it could be way better.
- abalashov 10y agoI lived in Houston for a year and walked 2 mi home from school every day. While I would agree that the humidity (more so than the heat per se) was profoundly stifling to outdoor aspirations, my experience suggests that if a place is interesting enough and if meaningful destinations can be reached by foot, people will nevertheless walk there, in almost any climate.