Interchange in Houston is the same size as an entire city center in Italy

Re:Interchange in Houston is the same size as an entire city... by ctdonath on Monday August 31, 2020 @10:01PM (#24337818)

There's the catch: is everything you could possibly want really a short walk/transit away? or is the proliferation of top-end (for you) options in a sprawling city way beyond what can be crammed within walking distance of _your_ home?

Are you satisfied with a few arbitrary restaurants within walking distance? or, car enabled, would you rather go 30 miles for that REALLY good place that would never be so close in a compact city?

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Re:Interchange in Houston is the same size as an entire city... by ffdjjjffjj on Tuesday September 01, 2020 @08:39AM (#24341118)

I think you’re underestimating the number and quality of restaurants that are easily accessible in say a mixed used NYC neighborhood vs what’s within a 30 minute drive of a Houston suburb. Especially if you aren’t a fan of the midrange chains that seem to proliferate in sprawling areas for whatever reason.

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Re:Interchange in Houston is the same size as an entire city... by souprock on Monday August 31, 2020 @10:56PM (#24338108)

Around here, the fancy restaurant has a boat dock. The people with money have boat docks. You don't walk to the restaurant! The dress code probably doesn't include SCUBA, especially if dripping wet.

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Re:Interchange in Houston is the same size as an entire city... by stbtrax on Tuesday September 01, 2020 @01:09AM (#24338737)

I dunno about other places but I can get to everything within ~10 min bike ride in SF. I have a car too for longer trips but I really don't like driving and enjoy the side effect of free exercise. It's not for everyone, I'm sure people with kids and people in non mediterranean climates might find a more car-centric lifestyle more comfortable

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