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March 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM #678929March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM #677804
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Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
Most if not all of the streets in 4S and Del Sur are tree-lined and nice & wide level sidewalks. If only I can get those tree-lined streets with pre-2000 house size vs lot size proportion (i.e. 1300-2300 sq-ft house on a 5k+ sq-ft lot).March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM #677860Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
Most if not all of the streets in 4S and Del Sur are tree-lined and nice & wide level sidewalks. If only I can get those tree-lined streets with pre-2000 house size vs lot size proportion (i.e. 1300-2300 sq-ft house on a 5k+ sq-ft lot).March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM #678460Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
Most if not all of the streets in 4S and Del Sur are tree-lined and nice & wide level sidewalks. If only I can get those tree-lined streets with pre-2000 house size vs lot size proportion (i.e. 1300-2300 sq-ft house on a 5k+ sq-ft lot).March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM #678597Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
Most if not all of the streets in 4S and Del Sur are tree-lined and nice & wide level sidewalks. If only I can get those tree-lined streets with pre-2000 house size vs lot size proportion (i.e. 1300-2300 sq-ft house on a 5k+ sq-ft lot).March 17, 2011 at 12:39 AM #678939Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
Most if not all of the streets in 4S and Del Sur are tree-lined and nice & wide level sidewalks. If only I can get those tree-lined streets with pre-2000 house size vs lot size proportion (i.e. 1300-2300 sq-ft house on a 5k+ sq-ft lot).March 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM #677873bearishgurl
Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
CAR, we’ve got lots of these wide sidewalks with 2-6′ tree easements between sidewalk and curb here in “walkable” Chula Vista.
AN, you can also find the single-story house size and lot size you want or both that are even beyond your expectations in Chula Vista. Too bad it’s so far from employment for you.
Trees here are up to 85 years old. Lots of high-maintenance willows 60-80′ high. I has cost the City a fortune to keep their contractor employed trimming them and SDGE’s contractor employed trimming them out of overhead lines. The City won’t permit a homeowner or commercial property owner to cut them down – only to plant the base of the easement. If a property owner thinks a tree may be diseased, they have to call the City Public Works Dept who will send someone out to inspect it. They expect homeowners to rake and sweep up after them regularly.
I agree that in LA County there are a very walkable communities with tree-lined streets and even mature tree medians. Lakewood, Clairemont (house-style most resembling Denver, CO), and Pasadena come to mind. I love the arbor of shade over a street that these trees provide in the heat.
March 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM #677928Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
CAR, we’ve got lots of these wide sidewalks with 2-6′ tree easements between sidewalk and curb here in “walkable” Chula Vista.
AN, you can also find the single-story house size and lot size you want or both that are even beyond your expectations in Chula Vista. Too bad it’s so far from employment for you.
Trees here are up to 85 years old. Lots of high-maintenance willows 60-80′ high. I has cost the City a fortune to keep their contractor employed trimming them and SDGE’s contractor employed trimming them out of overhead lines. The City won’t permit a homeowner or commercial property owner to cut them down – only to plant the base of the easement. If a property owner thinks a tree may be diseased, they have to call the City Public Works Dept who will send someone out to inspect it. They expect homeowners to rake and sweep up after them regularly.
I agree that in LA County there are a very walkable communities with tree-lined streets and even mature tree medians. Lakewood, Clairemont (house-style most resembling Denver, CO), and Pasadena come to mind. I love the arbor of shade over a street that these trees provide in the heat.
March 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM #678530Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
CAR, we’ve got lots of these wide sidewalks with 2-6′ tree easements between sidewalk and curb here in “walkable” Chula Vista.
AN, you can also find the single-story house size and lot size you want or both that are even beyond your expectations in Chula Vista. Too bad it’s so far from employment for you.
Trees here are up to 85 years old. Lots of high-maintenance willows 60-80′ high. I has cost the City a fortune to keep their contractor employed trimming them and SDGE’s contractor employed trimming them out of overhead lines. The City won’t permit a homeowner or commercial property owner to cut them down – only to plant the base of the easement. If a property owner thinks a tree may be diseased, they have to call the City Public Works Dept who will send someone out to inspect it. They expect homeowners to rake and sweep up after them regularly.
I agree that in LA County there are a very walkable communities with tree-lined streets and even mature tree medians. Lakewood, Clairemont (house-style most resembling Denver, CO), and Pasadena come to mind. I love the arbor of shade over a street that these trees provide in the heat.
March 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM #678667Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
CAR, we’ve got lots of these wide sidewalks with 2-6′ tree easements between sidewalk and curb here in “walkable” Chula Vista.
AN, you can also find the single-story house size and lot size you want or both that are even beyond your expectations in Chula Vista. Too bad it’s so far from employment for you.
Trees here are up to 85 years old. Lots of high-maintenance willows 60-80′ high. I has cost the City a fortune to keep their contractor employed trimming them and SDGE’s contractor employed trimming them out of overhead lines. The City won’t permit a homeowner or commercial property owner to cut them down – only to plant the base of the easement. If a property owner thinks a tree may be diseased, they have to call the City Public Works Dept who will send someone out to inspect it. They expect homeowners to rake and sweep up after them regularly.
I agree that in LA County there are a very walkable communities with tree-lined streets and even mature tree medians. Lakewood, Clairemont (house-style most resembling Denver, CO), and Pasadena come to mind. I love the arbor of shade over a street that these trees provide in the heat.
March 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM #679009Participant[quote=CA renter]Just wish we had more tree-lined streets and nice, wide, level sidewalks. Even in L.A., we had more trees than we do in SD.
It’s weird, because people down here keep cutting down trees. Apparently, they think they’re “dirty.” :([/quote]
CAR, we’ve got lots of these wide sidewalks with 2-6′ tree easements between sidewalk and curb here in “walkable” Chula Vista.
AN, you can also find the single-story house size and lot size you want or both that are even beyond your expectations in Chula Vista. Too bad it’s so far from employment for you.
Trees here are up to 85 years old. Lots of high-maintenance willows 60-80′ high. I has cost the City a fortune to keep their contractor employed trimming them and SDGE’s contractor employed trimming them out of overhead lines. The City won’t permit a homeowner or commercial property owner to cut them down – only to plant the base of the easement. If a property owner thinks a tree may be diseased, they have to call the City Public Works Dept who will send someone out to inspect it. They expect homeowners to rake and sweep up after them regularly.
I agree that in LA County there are a very walkable communities with tree-lined streets and even mature tree medians. Lakewood, Clairemont (house-style most resembling Denver, CO), and Pasadena come to mind. I love the arbor of shade over a street that these trees provide in the heat.
March 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM #677887UCGal
Participant[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.
[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]
This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.
You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.
And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.htmlMarch 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM #677943Participant[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.
[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]
This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.
You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.
And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.htmlMarch 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM #678544Participant[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.
[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]
This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.
You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.
And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.htmlMarch 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM #678682Participant[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.
[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]
This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.
You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.
And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
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