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sgfjb t1_iqy12q5 wrote

It’s typical not-in-my-backyard Springfield mentality. I get not wanting the neighborhood changed, but that’s literally one of the busiest intersections in all of Springfield and yet neighbors will be mad about any proposed change of use if they’re allowed to have an opinion. I call it Galloway Syndrome, and it’s spreading faster than Covid ever did.

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drgravypeasant t1_ir04t7h wrote

Exactly, it is one of the busiest intersections in town. Why needlessly increase congestion there when the entire stretch of north sunshine between national and glenstone is under developed commercial property?

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sgfjb t1_ir2adhi wrote

You think one property is going to materially impact the traffic count at that intersection? Please. Traffic flows through that intersection because it’s situated smack dab in the middle of Springfield. It’s best use and value is clearly commercial and not a residence trying to live at that corner. But please keep shaking your fist and yelling at people to get off your lawn!

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joy_pop t1_iqyg9ko wrote

What do you mean by Galloway syndrome? Is it better now that there's more housing that's still unaffordable? 950 for a studio apartment and unfilled storefronts is better?

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VaderTower t1_iqyxa2c wrote

More housing is good yes. Even if it's overpriced because more competition means landlords have to compete more, lowering housing prices.

Want to make landlords lose their shorts? Build a metric fuckton of housing.

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