How are residential areas in the US

Today we invite you for a virtual walk through the average residential area of America, using the example of a typical suburb of Houston, the largest city in Texas

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1. Design is an important element of construction, which is underestimated by many, it is precisely because of the lack of design that the same type of Khrushchev districts are obtained, which continue to be built up in the sleeping areas of modern Russia. Personally, I find this unacceptable. The layout and arrangement of each new district in the United States is consistent with the master plan for development so that the districts are not built randomly and have a complete infrastructure around.

2. So, having left the highway, the residents find themselves on access through streets that lead to sleeping areas. The speed limit on these streets is usually 48 km / h, which is the lowest speed limit in the United States, in addition to school zones, with a limit of 30. The ideal development scheme for the districts is that there are plazas near the highway, apartments behind them and houses begin only behind the apartments. But this arrangement is not always followed.

3. Streets with houses directly adjoin the access streets. All houses in the area should be built according to a common design plan so that the area looks neat and the area of houses is more or less the same. The cladding material may vary, the type of roof is the same for all and the same color. Thus, a rainbow of colors does not appear, which is found in Russian villages. However, the developer does not have the right to build two identical houses in the same area.

4. Garbage is collected twice a week, if there is a desire to separate the garbage, then plastic and paper can be put in separate baskets, they will be picked up by another garbage truck.

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6. Most of the houses in the area are being built immediately, however, the area is being completed already populated. All construction debris is stored inside the construction site, and is not taken away through the streets. All houses are built on a turnkey basis, so that you can immediately bring in furniture and live. We will talk about building houses later.

7. An irrigation system is being created in the region, which is turning into a system of canals and small rivers for recreation and fishing. In addition to the drainage system during rains, this system also supports the ecosystem.

8. After construction, fish and various animals are settled in reservoirs. Sometimes animals are a nuisance, like last year a family of beavers gnawed off a piece of board from my fence to complete their dam.

9. Natural rivers are ennobled and also turn into canals.

10. In some places, small dams are being built to raise the water level. The channels are regularly cleaned, the depth is checked, in case of deviation from the plans, planned deepening works are carried out.

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13. Why is it impossible to build beautiful garages in Moscow instead of panel boxes?

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15. In addition to houses, the developer is obliged to create a complete internal infrastructure, which includes pedestrian areas, golf and football fields, tennis courts, basketball and children's playgrounds, outdoor pools, etc.

16. Despite the large area, the houses inside stand in "nooks", the number of houses in a nook usually varies from 100 to 300. There are no through roads inside such a nook, so there is no transit traffic inside. The nook itself has 3-4 exits to the access road.

17. No one encloses playgrounds with a yellow fence, they are not concreted, special rubber trimmings or river pebbles are poured onto the ground, if a small child falls, he will not get hurt.

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19. Navigational signs on every corner of the streets, in general, navigation in the USA is in full order, only a blonde, or Nafanya, who absolutely does not look at the signs, can get lost.

20. Signs help you navigate when driving in an unfamiliar area: do not turn left, because. the street ends in a dead end.

21. Ramp, probably Varlamov would be pleased.

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23. Every owner of the house is obliged to monitor the lawns, anything can be done from the lawn, but it must be neat. Otherwise, you will receive a warning, and after it, if you do not clean up within two weeks - a fine of $ 1000, especially slow-witted people are sent a second fine, in another two weeks - $ 5000.

24. Isn't it possible to make such lawns in Moscow in sleeping areas?

PS: Anticipating a number of comments, I will immediately answer a few questions: 1. Yes, Houston also has bad areas and ghettos, but I walked around my area. There are a majority of such districts in the city, and the ghetto districts occupy a very small area in comparison with the areas of such districts. 2. Such a house is affordable for anyone who has studied at the university, despite paid tuition, money can always be found - there would be a desire to study. 3. The cost of houses in this area ranges from 150 to 300 thousand, it all depends on the size of the house, and the view from the backyard. The most expensive houses overlooking the golf course and access to the channels. The living area of the house ranges from 300 to 800 sq.m. 4. Yes, in Moscow there is a similar area built according to the American gene. plan, this area is called Millennium Park, the only question is why there is only one such area, and why only millionaires can afford it, while in America such an area is the norm of life. 5. Yes, the weather was bad.