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Xeybozn posted...

But dense development "doesn't fit the character" of the area? Is this a rural area that sprawl is just now starting to reach, or do you live right next to an actual city but insist that further sprawl is preferable to building new things close by?

I'm not describing this adequately. I meant more the character of the neighborhood. Architecture, etc. There's a place across town where they inserted a 5-over-1 in the middle of blocks of duplexes, and it sticks out like a sore thumb. The state hospital itself has a very rustic feel that I know won't be completely preserved, but I'm wondering if they even try.

foolm0r0n posted...

There will be more local cars (maybe 1000+ as you say) but local traffic PALES in comparison to thru-traffic.

Not true thru-traffic. Nobody would go out of their way to take this road. But anyone moderately local will use this road rather than cutting straight out to the "bigger" roads.

And I agree that there's the potential for upside if they add destinations beyond just the housing. I dunno how much mileage we get out of that much devoted commercial space. It's also possible the housing community has some amenities, like a local pool or something. But until I know that, I'm a little alarmed.

foolm0r0n posted...

The weirdest thing (and this is totally widespread issue that applies to basically everyone, def not just you) is this feeling of authority that homeowners get, that you're now the guy who reviews and approves any nearby development. But you're just some guy who signed a loan. You weren't elected as mayor, nor won a bid as an engineer. You deserve nothing and your opinion is not really worth anything more than your renter neighbors, or even your theoretical future neighbors. The only thing you're entitled to is the 3-10x appreciation of your real estate, which a sane person would be quite happy with.

Right. This is really why I started this thread. To talk through what's going through my head as I come to terms with being on both sides of the issue. On one hand, I support progression, which this most likely represents. On the other, the scope of the project shocked me. At the very least, it sounds incredibly ambitious and I want to know more before I sign on.

Unfortunately, I went over to the planning office and the guy there didn't even know there would be people coming in to inquire about this sort of thing. He even photocopied the letter I brought with me, probably to show his boss, who is supposed to call me later. Barring that, I'll just have to wait for the public meeting next week.

edit: Just got an e-mail from the boss, which basically said "I recommend you attend the public meeting."