[quote=briansd1][quote=ocrenter]I’m still not convinced.
As long as there’s land and as long as we do not see Asian style population density, i just don’t see the end of suburbs.
Personally I do think overall it is better for the earth to be in a crowded city environment. Better for ones health too as there will be more reliance on walking. But I doubt that’s going to happen any time soon.
Especially with the way SD is structured and the way people are telecommuting.
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I agree ocrenter.
I would add that the car culture is still very much part of American life.
San Diego is different, built on a north south axis with downtown, not at the center of the region, but off to the side.
Generally speaking, I think that demographics shifts will actually help “glamour” cities such as San Diego. But suburbs of non glamour cities will be hurt. Educated people want to live in or near cities with excitement and culture.
Suburbs of Cities such as Macon, GA or Wichita, KS, Fort Wayne, IN, will be hurt. But Plano, TX, Irvine, Lake Forest, Temecula will be fine because they are close to large metropolitan areas.[/quote]
Agree with you Brian and ocr. That is why so called experts like Shiller with their blanket statements sell newspapers but dont reflect reality.
