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Had family that lived in Houston region for a couple decades... I would not hold it up as a template to follow! I recall them pointing out to me day-care centr
by canada_dry 5y ago
Had family that lived in Houston region for a couple decades... I would not hold it up as a template to follow! I recall them pointing out to me day-care centres beside buildings storing industrial chemicals. Many more absurd examples.
- afrodc_ 5y agoWhile it's fair to criticize components of the exact zoning and regulations they have, you can take a lesson from this as an effective system and make adjustments as necessary. It's not perfect but better than the single-family zoning in a lot of cities causing massive sprawl and increased expenditure in roads for commuters.
- canada_dry 5y agoFair enough. What I took issue with was that the article glosses over what I would suggest are significantly more problematic issues with Houston zoning. Their only mention: "the Bayou City is not without any land use regulations"... is one that prevents sex shops next to schools.
- ska 5y ago> but better than the single-family zoning in a lot of cities causing massive sprawl and increased expenditure in roads for commuters. I can't make sense of this, Houston has massive sprawl and all that entails. They cut costs a bit on roads by underspending on maintenance, but that hardly tips the balance.
- swiley 5y agoThe west Texes disaster comes from the same state and is considered one of the worst industrial disasters in US history because people built housing right up against heavy industry.