tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post271872995876962374..comments2023-12-24T03:04:21.041-05:00Comments on Earth & Energy: Charlotteans like public transit -- and suburbiaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-16382950737447152982012-09-14T15:48:56.442-04:002012-09-14T15:48:56.442-04:00Here is a link to the groups results synopsis. Onl...Here is a link to the groups results synopsis. Only 800 people contacted. They group "somewhat in favor" and "slightly in favor" together to arrive at a majority. I am Anon 4:15 and Anon 3:40.<br /><br />Jim KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-71664965197005986192012-09-14T15:40:57.111-04:002012-09-14T15:40:57.111-04:00That link did not work, but I found the survey. I ...That link did not work, but I found the survey. I think that makes my point.<br /><br />They ask do you spend too much time comuting in your car? If so what would you rather do with the time you (really can not)save by using "other transportation"? <br /><br />Then they will ask would you like to live closer to work? Meaning in the city. Then, when someone says that they would like to live closer then, there is support for living in the city rather than the suburbs. <br /><br />So, the real question should be -"What is updated, reliable, and efficiant transportation"?<br /><br />Trains are from the early 1800's. Busses are from the early 1900'S. Bikes are real old, though efficiant if your personal energy is not taken into account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-10178466807439296542012-09-13T11:51:49.895-04:002012-09-13T11:51:49.895-04:00@Anon 4:05. Here is a link to the full results of ...@Anon 4:05. Here is a link to the full results of the survey including questions. <br /><br />http://obsearthenergy.blogspot.com/2012/09/charlotteans-like-public-transit-and.html <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-85054944066407924572012-09-13T11:34:37.039-04:002012-09-13T11:34:37.039-04:00I haven't been blessed to have children, but t...I haven't been blessed to have children, but that doesn't mean I want to live on top of my neighbor, either. Uptown is like Florida to me- a nice place to visit but I don't want to live there. I have dogs and I enjoy the aspiration of having a backyard for them- and me- to enjoy sans leash. The UC is fine with me, but I want distance between me and my neighbor's house and I hope to see light rail in our future soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-69131943977229218732012-09-12T18:49:34.333-04:002012-09-12T18:49:34.333-04:00I don't think we're on the cusp of a huge ...I don't think we're on the cusp of a huge reverse migration, but a reverse migration has already started.<br /><br />The younger generation is moving to or staying in the cities longer. They have less children or not children at all, so a big yard and a large house are not necessary.<br /><br />The suburbs still have their place in society, but inner city living is definitely making a comeback across America.<br /><br />I chose to live in the city because I lived in suburban DC and it was a nightmare of a commute to and from work.<br /><br />I now live uptown and work just a block outside of uptown. I still drive to work because it would be about a 2.5 mile walk from First Ward to W. Morehead street, and I can get to work in 4 minutes. 6 if I hit traffic.<br /><br />It's great. I'll never live in the suburbs. I'm an either/or kind of person. Either give me the heart of the city, or remove me from it entirely. Suburbs, to me, lack the conveniences of city living, but includes a lot of the hassle. No thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-34457091138128846322012-09-12T17:16:56.676-04:002012-09-12T17:16:56.676-04:00If 51% of Charlotte wanks to live in a walkable co...If 51% of Charlotte wanks to live in a walkable community that represents a huge unmet demand for this type of development.<br /><br />What will that do to the price of housing in the burbs when these people leave? <br /><br />I suspect we are on the cusp of a huge reverse migration back to the city all over the USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917726840482955741.post-18367811542903133882012-09-12T16:05:30.932-04:002012-09-12T16:05:30.932-04:00These surveys that are written about as if this is...These surveys that are written about as if this is news are never truthful. They ask questions like "if you had to have more tax money spent on transportation, what would you like?". "Would you be in favor of more buses if it ment that you would not have to walk to work". 'Do you want to live near a new road". These "surveys" need to disclose the questions that are asked to be used as a defining sentiment of the citizens. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com