giritrobbins t1_jd8kiu5 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Reply to comment by PLS-Surveyor-US in They’ve Been Warned: Attorney General Says Suburbs ‘Must Comply’ With Transit-Oriented Housing Law by psychothumbs

So you want the benefits of Boston without the externalities?

PLS-Surveyor-US t1_jd8th31 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM

This doesn't even make any sense. Benefits of Boston? Car alarms, break ins, high cost of rentals, noise, traffic, lousy schools? I chose to live in a quieter and calmer town. I left whatever benefits you imagine for something else. This doesn't give everyone else the right to force their views on zoning on my town. I also don't get to force my views on Boston or other communities.

I am happy about my choices and everyone who wants to hinder that will find me an enemy in some fashion.

giritrobbins t1_jd8to4u wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:36 PM

You understand the value of Newton is it's proximity right? I bet the vast majority of people are employed in Boston, or because Boston exists there.

PLS-Surveyor-US t1_jd8x5lw wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:57 PM

All those employers pay triple the RE tax compared to homeowners in Boston. I owe Boston nothing for my existence within its borders. Would love to have a 5 minute commute to my desktop.

What is the benefit to the state to build 100 units in 100 communities that have weak connections to get into Boston? would it not be better for the environment and for people's mental health that they have shorter commutes not longer?

creating long commutes is not a great solution to the "crisis".