[quote=UCGal][quote=flyer]My point concerning all of the development along 56, was that, regardless of how much or how little I could afford for housing, I would not want to live near a freeway for many reasons.
I would give up something else if I had to, rather than live near a
freeway–just my own personal preference–and the preference of others I know who have opted for other “tradeoffs,” versus buying a home near a freeway.
I was just sharing that with the OP, since he/she asked our various opinions on the Rhodes Crossing project–and that’s mine.
I’m sure the OP will weigh all factors before making a decision, so the fact that we all have different thoughts on this should be helpful to him/her.[/quote]
Those are your choices. I happen to live near freeway 52. I can easily hear the traffic when the windows or open. I’m not backing up to it – but on a hillside above it.
In my case the trade off is:
– decent schools.
– nice views (over the 52 towards Mt. Soledad)
– Large lot.
– very good freeway access. Can be on 805/5/52 in minutes.
Since freeway noise is not a dealbreaker for me – but price, space, view were all factors in my decision – I chose to live near a freeway.
I understand you would choose otherwise – but you and BG both implied that this would be a BAD choice, not just a different choice.
Think of all the people along the 5 corridor who have ocean views – and overlook I-5. I suspect many of them don’t mind the freeway noise – and love their views.[/quote]
I realize many issues like this that would be dealbreakers for me, are not for others. We have friends and family who live near I-5 in DM and LJ who not only have freeway noise and pollution, but also hear the trains loud and clear.
Some don’t mind it, others have ended up moving because these issues bothered them more than they originally thought they would, and still others have stayed for a variety of other reasons–as you mentioned.
My only intention in responding to this post was to bring my POV about living near a freeway up to the OP for consideration–not to offend anyone. With others contributing alternate views, he/she should easily be able to weigh all factors in his/her decision.
