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12-17-07, 08:55 AM
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12-17-07, 04:46 PM
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Interesting concept...however I worry about somethings being overdone, like not being allowed to change the color of your windows, etc. Sounds like HOA from hell...you know the ones that tell you that your door wreath at Christmas MUST be a certain size, color and be hung a certain level from the required porch mat.
Another major concern of mine is making something like that affordable for all wage levels. I look at our small town and within a 6 square block area we have something for everyone (except million dollar mansions) There are small single family homes, apartments, patio homes, and larger single family homes. I have seen way too many multi use developments become so expensive that the people that work in the shops and restaurants can't afford to live in the area of their work.
Unfortunately at this point in time mandates are probably the only way you are going to make it work. Not enough people want to live in a car light environment.
Aaron
Another major concern of mine is making something like that affordable for all wage levels. I look at our small town and within a 6 square block area we have something for everyone (except million dollar mansions) There are small single family homes, apartments, patio homes, and larger single family homes. I have seen way too many multi use developments become so expensive that the people that work in the shops and restaurants can't afford to live in the area of their work.
Unfortunately at this point in time mandates are probably the only way you are going to make it work. Not enough people want to live in a car light environment.
Aaron
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
