[quote=smshorttimer]Sounds like you have it all pretty figured out. Only thing I will say is kids walking downtown where? Temecula?
This isn’t for you, but from what I can see, even if poorly zoned, San Marcos seems better off right now than Vista or Escondido. Ren is right — retail in Vista is pretty piss poor overall. Vista Village ain’t bad for what it is, but much of Escondido Ave/Santa Fe corridor is a joke. I’d say the housing stock isn’t as bad as some might say, but I’m not a Shadowridge guy.[/quote]
I just meant they should be able to walk around any retail district, day or evening, without fear. When I was a kid, we would walk/ride bikes all over Escondido, 5-10 miles/day on the weekends, and never felt a drop of anxiety. That’s how it should be.
I actually like much of San Marcos. There’s some nice older neighborhoods north of the 78 along Twin Oaks. SEH would be on my list, if not for the crazy fees.
[quote=CA renter]Nice job, Ren.
You’re right about Vista, too. Years ago, we used to track Vista closely because we love the houses and lots (esp. the Foothill area), but couldn’t get past the fact that we had to shop in the same places as if we lived in the “bad” parts of town. Some might not mind that, but many do — it’s just a reality of living there.[/quote]
Thanks. My wife grew up in Vista, loved it back then (teenager in the 80’s), says it’s sad how much it has declined. Her parents still live there and no longer feel any attachment to it.
