The one thing that really sucks about this last building boom? We had the opportunity to build houses that had conservation features: gray water recycling, passive solar, etc. but none of it was done. The bean counters probably though “no one will pay an extra $15k for a gray water system but they will for pergo floors and granite.” In fact, most of these homes (mcmansions) built in the last 10-15 years are going to cost MORE to heat/cool/live in than houses built in the 70’s and 80’s because they are so big.

Fail/Fail.

The one thing that really sucks about this last building boom? We had the opportunity to build houses that had conservation features: gray water recycling, passive solar, etc. but none of it was done. The bean counters probably though “no one will pay an extra $15k for a gray water system but they will for pergo floors and granite.” In fact, most of these homes (mcmansions) built in the last 10-15 years are going to cost MORE to heat/cool/live in than houses built in the 70’s and 80’s because they are so big.

Fail/Fail.

The one thing that really sucks about this last building boom? We had the opportunity to build houses that had conservation features: gray water recycling, passive solar, etc. but none of it was done. The bean counters probably though “no one will pay an extra $15k for a gray water system but they will for pergo floors and granite.” In fact, most of these homes (mcmansions) built in the last 10-15 years are going to cost MORE to heat/cool/live in than houses built in the 70’s and 80’s because they are so big.

Fail/Fail.

Unfortunately San Diego seems to be characterized by complete lack of planning. Exhibit A: Mission Valley:

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/voice_special_reports/mission_valley/article_c322e1f8-227d-5339-8c2a-960d43f14b61.html

Unfortunately San Diego seems to be characterized by complete lack of planning. Exhibit A: Mission Valley:

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/voice_special_reports/mission_valley/article_c322e1f8-227d-5339-8c2a-960d43f14b61.html

[quote=edna_mode]Unfortunately San Diego seems to be characterized by complete lack of planning. Exhibit A: Mission Valley:

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/voice_special_reports/mission_valley/article_c322e1f8-227d-5339-8c2a-960d43f14b61.html%5B/quote%5D

Typical school administration…build schools we don’t need and don’t build ones we do. Things are going to be even worse when they build that monstrosity in the old gravel pit. It’s going to have a HUGE impact on the traffic in that area.

[quote=edna_mode]Unfortunately San Diego seems to be characterized by complete lack of planning. Exhibit A: Mission Valley:

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/voice_special_reports/mission_valley/article_c322e1f8-227d-5339-8c2a-960d43f14b61.html%5B/quote%5D

Typical school administration…build schools we don’t need and don’t build ones we do. Things are going to be even worse when they build that monstrosity in the old gravel pit. It’s going to have a HUGE impact on the traffic in that area.