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Sneaky-er t1_jacflqy wrote

So out of Town’ers don’t have a reason to visit.

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mrjharder11 t1_jacbjz7 wrote

Most of the coastline proper is private property, so public access to the water is hard to come by. Town beaches charge an arm and a leg for out-of-towners to access. Furthermore, the population density doesn't demand major attractions.

There are several instances where big box stores and shopping centers have been voted down because people want the quaint shoreline atmosphere and to keep their property values up.

I don't agree that CT is underdeveloped. It's pretty crowded on the shoreline, even now on the eastern portion past Old Saybrook.

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thesbaine t1_jacejl1 wrote

>even now on the eastern portion past Old Saybrook

I miss when Sound View in Old Lyme was good. 20+ years ago it was a great place for teens to go and be somewhat lawless (without damaging property) and the one state cop existed just made sure no one got murdered and to break up the periodic fight. Now you have to pay for parking in a lot of spots and god help you if you're a group of teenagers out after 7:00.

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Dunkinjay1 t1_jaco56h wrote

We used to rent a cottage on soundview in the 90’s it was a blast. Is the Pavilion still open?

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thesbaine t1_jacq7hn wrote

It was open as of last summer and is in its usual winter slumber. I haven't been in years but last I heard it's still a blast in the summer.

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adam_west_ t1_jact0t1 wrote

It’s like an endless summer…each season morphs into the next . I’ve dropped into the pavilion at decade intervals a few times and it’s an interesting sociological viewpoint

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RededHaid t1_jac9v77 wrote

The coast was your first clue

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RededHaid t1_jacbb57 wrote

If the Long Island sound was land all the way to Long Island, there’s be more people. Given there’s water, there isn’t enough population to support the development. You need numbers to spur investment.

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Teslatron2049 OP t1_jacaavl wrote

There's not much to it to begin with, just wondering where the attraction is, no waves, real beaches, its like living next to a bay.

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thesbaine t1_jace9c8 wrote

I mean, you just elaborated why it's nice. Small beaches bring small crowds and lower wave activity means less erosion of what beaches to exist. It also lends itself to salt marshes and tidal rivers, which are great for those who like to watch wildlife.

People settled on the shoreline in CT (and continue buying summer homes here) because they DON'T want the Jersey shore.

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Fit_Low592 t1_jacd76t wrote

I’m in Fairfield county and I have no clue what you’re talking about…

Edit: or did you mean specifically the actual waterfront?

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realbusabusa t1_jaco2li wrote

Have you driven on Rt 1 in the summer? Not sure more development is what they need there.

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_lucid_dreams t1_jacmhnf wrote

It’s all about what rich people want and don’t want and what they want is exclusivity. They don’t want to share with the general public

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iwanttobehappy2022 t1_jacddfg wrote

There’s no demand to. People there wanted to keep the population small, not dense, not developed because they prefer it that way. The property is worth more like that and there’s demand for that. New construction can destroy the vibe of the area so they retrofit.

There’s no demand for any of those there. People won’t move there if they build that stuff there. Think of the upper outer cap and Nantucket.

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CoarsePage t1_jad9rgp wrote

>The property is worth more like that and there’s demand for that.

Big if true. Lookup rea estate in new jerseys coastal cities, it isn't any cheaper in the denser areas than CT's shoreline communities.

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AdHistorical7107 t1_jadau0v wrote

Its amazing, right? People just want to throw out whatever they think is fit for their narrative.....

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CoarsePage t1_jadbl30 wrote

Single family housing on large lots is the desirable and economic form of housing, that's why we need to mandate it through zoning laws. /S

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AdHistorical7107 t1_jadc6hh wrote

Ha.

People want the coast line developed, but then the prices will skyrocket even more and they will cry they can't afford it. Meanwhile, the damage to the environment is done.

But its those damn rich folks! 🤷

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CoarsePage t1_jadf5ev wrote

The housing market is already so heavily distorted, so who knows what will happen. And for what it's worth, outside of New London; out shoreline communities are out of reach of the median Connecticut family.

The environmental damage is already done too. Just because you've got a couple trees in your backyard doesn't mean you haven't caused environmental damage.

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iwanttobehappy2022 t1_jaeoujt wrote

It is for the current property owners and people likely to buy there, they buy there because it’s not the Jersey shore. People buy on Nantucket and upper cape because it’s not the Jersey shore.

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lizardRD t1_jadhdio wrote

Have you been to the beach area in Fairfield? They are constantly tearing down old houses and building new ones there. Its very crowded with houses basically on top of eachother. It’s arguably the most desired area to buy in the town

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lizardRD t1_jadgy5r wrote

What are you talking about? My house is less than 3 miles from the beach and we have everything you mentioned above except maybe wind farms

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getamongst_it t1_jadqydx wrote

Waterfront property here is majority privately owned and kept under-developed on purpose. Many small towns have sanctions against such things in order to maintain historical structures + small town living.

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govshutdown t1_jae05ts wrote

The coastline is owned by individuals that don't want clubs in their backyard.

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BeenBanned69Times t1_jae85rg wrote

Half the things you mentioned are not in CT at all, nevermind on the coast

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mysticeetee t1_jaed09y wrote

It's either private or has a rail line on it.

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_lucid_dreams t1_jacmazu wrote

Because pRoPeTy vALuEs and nEiGhbOrHoOd cHaRAcTeR

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DarkLamont t1_jaco1qz wrote

Nobody lives on the shore

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TreeEleben t1_jadctej wrote

The wealthy who live on the shoreline don't want commercial development near them.

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