Harvey resalta los problemas de planeamiento urbano de Houston

The video discusses the challenges of city viability, comparing Houston to New Orleans. It highlights Houston's flooding issues due to its clay soil and lack of zoning codes, which have contributed to rapid development without adequate flood control measures. The city's growth has been driven by a lack of zoning, allowing diverse building types to coexist, but this has also exacerbated flooding problems as more land is paved over.

What natural feature contributes to New Orleans being below sea level?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Mississippi River

• The Great Lakes

• The Gulf of Mexico

What is a major reason for Houston's flooding issues?

• High elevation

• Clay soil that absorbs water slowly

• Proximity to the ocean

• Frequent hurricanes

What infrastructure has Houston implemented to manage flooding?

• Underground tunnels

• Sea walls

• Dams

• Flood control reservoirs

What is unique about Houston's urban planning?

• It is the smallest major city in the US

• It has strict zoning codes

• It lacks a zoning code

• It has the most parks per capita

How has Houston's development approach affected its ability to handle natural disasters?

• It has improved disaster response

• It has led to better infrastructure

• It has increased vulnerability due to lack of water-absorbing capacity

• It has reduced the frequency of natural disasters