Is Seattle turning into California? (Issaquah, Highland: hair salon, condo, homes)

[toughguy]

This thread will add fuel to the resentment of many a Californian that is appaled that those hicks in lower Alaska would even dare disparage the Golden State. I mean, c'mon, this is fu**ing California we are talking about.

[VeronikaW]

Well, maybe once the Californians push all the natives out, I'll actually enjoy living here. Certainly the people will be more pleasant.

V. =)

[ness]

"Hicks in lower Alaska" is most likely the last thing on the minds of most Californians. We're too busy thinking about ourselves. = )

[la_fuerza]

I think the high density housing is great. Look at these pictures of the Issaquah Highlands. Here there are none of those tall dark Douglas Fir trees, only bright trees that are small and don't block the sunlight. Many parts of Issaquah Highlands are paved with concrete. The area is self contained and has its own parks and shops and restaurants. There are a couple of "urban villages" It reminds me alot of San Jose up here in the foothills. Everything is new and sunny and clean. It's not just a bunch of white people either, there's alot of Asians and Indians too. Most people are not locals. You can tell by the way they dress and their demeanor they are not from Washington and that's good. There's more development on the way. I see the planning commission meetings on cable. I praise the Eastside for not being shortsighted and letting the developments be big instead of small. I love how the Seattle area is growing. We're becoming a real powerhouse. It's about time.

[ness]

Actually fuerza.....your pics kinda depress me. Reminds me of Rancho Cucamonga. One of the reasons I'd be moving to WA is to get away from the no yard concrete jungle. I guess I'll be steering clear of this area. I don't mind density, but I do mind the cookie-cutter Craftsmanesque things they are building now. They just don't seem to have any character...in my opinion.

[wythors]

Originally Posted by la_fuerza

I think the high density housing is great. Look at these pictures of the Issaquah Highlands. Here there are none of those tall dark Douglas Fir trees, only bright trees that are small and don't block the sunlight. Many parts of Issaquah Highlands are paved with concrete. The area is self contained and has its own parks and shops and restaurants. There are a couple of "urban villages" It reminds me alot of San Jose up here in the foothills. Everything is new and sunny and clean. It's not just a bunch of white people either, there's alot of Asians and Indians too. Most people are not locals. You can tell by the way they dress and their demeanor they are not from Washington and that's good. There's more development on the way. I see the planning commission meetings on cable. I praise the Eastside for not being shortsighted and letting the developments be big instead of small. I love how the Seattle area is growing. We're becoming a real powerhouse. It's about time.

This is a perfect illustration of everything that is going wrong with the Seattle area, growth-wise.

[jwb123]

I was kind of thinking that that post was made tongue-in-cheek? Frueza can't be serious, no?

[CityGirl72]

I'm from So Cal (and No Cal) too and those pictures remind me of Rancho Cucamonga TOO!! ( I lived there right as it was exploding)

I miss California - but then again I don't. Cuz the only thing I really miss are 1) being warm 2) my family

Otherwise I like WA

[la_fuerza]

Originally Posted by Jenbar

I was kind of thinking that that post was made tongue-in-cheek? Frueza can't be serious, no?

I actually was being serious, Jenbar. I grew up on the Eastside and I'm glad to see the influx of money and educated worldly residents. I went to college in the Bay Area and would really like to see Seattle become like the Bay Area was 10 years ago. I really enjoy the fast paced lifestyle Seattle offers these days, but then again I'm a young guy. I can see why the older folks are bailing.

[ness]

Originally Posted by la_fuerza

I actually was being serious, Jenbar. I grew up on the Eastside and I'm glad to see the influx of money and educated worldly residents. I went to college in the Bay Area and would really like to see Seattle become like the Bay Area was 10 years ago. I really enjoy the fast paced lifestyle Seattle offers these days, but then again I'm a young guy. I can see why the older folks are bailing.

In my mind there is a HUGE difference between established neighborhoods of Victorian row houses (San Fran) versus cookiecutter developments. I know there is a demand for these PUDS, otherwise they wouldn't be selling...but I don't really think the trend is a positive one.