Having grown up in Houston, it would be worse if Houston had a bunch of things worth being outside for, aside from its few parks, like pedestrian-only zones and

Having grown up in Houston, it would be worse if Houston had a bunch of things worth being outside for, aside from its few parks, like pedestrian-only zones and market streets and bike lanes. Instead Houston is eight-lane roads and stroads with no Third Places to visit, so the heat isn't as oppressive since everyone never got out of their SUV to begin with—the city is already oppressive. It just makes the walk to and from your car less comfortable as that's the only reason to be outside. A little bit of hyperbole, but I blame the heat.