dc0de wrote:
These are some of the reasons I think that the doom and gloom of "suburbia" are over played, as most of us who live in my area really like the clean air, lower crime rate, lower tax rate, and fiber optic (to the curb) internet connections.

My family and friends have discussed all of the impending "doom and gloom" already, and we're steadfast, that we are not moving back to the crime, smog, noise, and light polluted cities, regardless of the cost of fuel. It's simply not worth it.

Having seen your neighborhood, I agree that it beats living in a downtown area. I do the same thing, living outside of Nashville and commuting to work. While I'd love the convenience of walking to work (or even a short drive), my quality of life would take a nosedive if I were to move into the city. Unfortunately, if gasoline were to reach $8-10/gallon in the near future, I might be forced to make a job or residence change, because I don't have the option of working from home with my current job.

RE: Good-Bye, Cheap Oil. So Long, Suburbia?