lockmat Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'd like for us to start a discussion on what best practices we can take and learn from cities that are similar to us, in the sense that they are changing from car-centric/suburban to pedestrian-oriented/urban. First, let's identify those cities already successfully going through that process. Second, what have they done? How have they overcome the hurdles going from car centered to pedestrian-accommodating. We all have a list of complaints about how Houston is urbanizing wrong, like not enough GFR, still too car-centric, too may parking spaces/garages etc etc. I know we're starting to head in the right direction, but like a quote in my signature says, "Houston is getting the density with none of the benefits." After all, what's the point of urbanizing unless you can live a full pedestrian life? Or will Houston always be stuck between a midrise and a car? Hopefully those who are well traveled and lived in these types of urban areas will be a huge help. Is Denver one of the cities doing it right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I seem to recall that Portland at least went basically through a "forced density"-type thing and for many, that wasn't well-received at all. Honestly for Houston, I find the townhomes most distasteful. Maybe if they hid the driveways in an alley... Edited May 15, 2015 by IronTiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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