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1. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › why-is-houston-so-bigWhy is Houston so big? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Mar 27, 2024 · The city is known for its welcoming nature and its ability to embrace different cultures. In fact, one in four of the region’s 7.3 million residents is foreign-born, making Houston one of the most diverse cities in the world.

2. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › what-is-the-size-ofWhat is the size of Houston compared to states?

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Houston occupies an area of about 670 square miles. If you count its metro area, this expands to a massive 10,000 square miles. In this case, it’s bigger than the states of Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

3. nextcity.org › how-houston-became-a-global-cityHow Houston Became A Global City

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   Sep 22, 2010 · But look at its geographic location, nearly as far south as Miami and midway between each coast, and one has to ask – why Houston? The city is not at a national transportation crossroads like the Windy City nor does it have the historical precedent as a national entry point of New York or San Francisco.

4. www.smithsonianmag.com › travel › what-makes-houstonWhat Makes Houston the Next Great American City?

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   Last summer, Forbes declared Houston “the coolest city in America,” based on indices such as the number of cultural venues, the amount of designated green space, and, of course, ethnic ...

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5. kinder.rice.edu › urbanedge › rapid-urbanizationThe rapid urbanization of Houston: How it happened and why it ...

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   Oct 5, 2020 · The urban footprint of the Houston metropolitan area increased by 63% from 1997 to 2017. In other words, Houston’s impervious surfaces, like pavement and buildings, grew by about 1,000 km2 in 20 years. But how much is this, really? 1,000 square kilometers is: 1.25 times bigger than the land area of New York City

6. www.understandinghouston.org › blog › houston-is-bigHouston is Big

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   Sep 21, 2022 · Houston is big, but we are still one community despite our size. Making the most of the qualities that help Houston thrive requires thinking with the big picture in mind. Lack of public transit near Fulshear contributes to longer commutes near Downtown.

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   Is Houston a big city?

   • Houston is big. The region’s size and all it encompasses has become an in-joke among residents — “Houston is an hour away from Houston,” the old saying goes. The city is sprawling, populous, industrial and growing. The reasons for the sprawl, rapid population growth and the breadth of successful industries are many and complex.

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   Is Houston the coolest city in America?

   • Last summer, Forbes declared Houston “the coolest city in America,” based on indices such as the number of cultural venues, the amount of designated green space, and, of course, ethnic diversity.

   What Makes Houston the Next Great American City?

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   What is Houston known for?

   • Understanding Houston has previously discussed the prolific Houston Theater District spanning 17 city blocks, and the 19 world-class museums available in Houston’s Museum District. Houston is also known for the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest healthcare complex and life sciences destination.

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   Is Houston the most diverse city in America?

   • It is a well-known fact that diversity is big in Houston. The city, which years ago was reported to be the most diverse place in America, is what many researchers believe to be an ethnographic snapshot of the future of America.

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8. www.houstoniamag.com › news-and-city-life › 2019Houston Ranks No. 11 Among America's Best Large Cities and No ...

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   Jun 5, 2019 · In Resonance Consultancy’s annual quest to rank America’s 50 best large cities, Houston rose to the top—well, at least toward the top—at No. 11. Widely regarded as the most comprehensive ...