yep, it removes another tactical modifier from already simple positioning

and you no longer can do nice square grid for your buildings or 90 degree positioning

Civ V and earlier have all the buildings in the city square, so I don't see how that applies?

With hexes, I like how you can move in any direction and see the same number of new tiles; with squares, you're compelled to walk in diagonals to see more stuff and it feels icky.