gbaji wrote:
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Also lolgaxe is pretty much right about having the best of both worlds. I choose not to own a car, but lots of people here choose to have one AND live in a walkable neighbourhood. I don't see how having more options is a bad thing.
If you like living in such crowded conditions, sure. Some of us don't see that as ideal living though.
I personally enjoy stepping out into my yard, looking around, and seeing nothing but a forest. It's not because I could not afford to live anywhere else, or because this place is somehow "cheaper". My property and home is valued well above most homes available in town. I purchased the land around my home to stop people from building near it. I live 7 miles out of town, and it takes me 15 minutes to drive to work.
As far as Olorinus living 2 two blocks away and not hearing anything, he/she probably is used to the noise. I know when ever I go into town to my grandparent's places, it always sounds like someone is pulling into the driveway. But it's just someone driving by the house. The noise levels are completely different, and what Olorinus doesn't notice is very noticeable for someone who is used to a different amount of ambient noise.