I agree in part but it doesn't take much design-wise to make them blend in smoothly from what I'm seeing. At least when theres a lot of trees around maybe?
Anyway the real postmodern hellscape kinda seems like its the homelessness thing more than the too much housing in walkable mixed-use zoning thing.
Yeah the first one in Austin was nice to see the semi-mature trees. Makes a huge difference and one of the reasons living in an old town with mature trees (and a well financed program to plant and maintain) is so awesome. Walkable things are awesome. And it's even more awesome when you're walking into a denser part of town that actually has nice looking buildings that don't look ridiculous.
Build but build smart and build beautifully. A beautiful environment is super important to the mental health of a community. We should surround ourselves in beauty.
Anyway the real postmodern hellscape kinda seems like its the homelessness thing more than the too much housing in walkable mixed-use zoning thing.
But again, I hear you on the architecture.