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Old 01-15-2014, 02:26 PM
 
Location: Boston Metrowest (via the Philly area)
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A nice balance between the two would be nice, like the D.C. Metro, but with taller buildings at the core of the city.

I don't like too much density, it's quite repulsive at times.
Yes, New York is the quintessential example (Manhattan specifically) with density that can seem very much over-the-top. The insane part is it only is getting more dense.

I personally like more human-scaled density, which is very common in cities like Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC and San Francisco.
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Old 01-15-2014, 08:11 PM
 
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I hate walking.

Density is for poor people.
lol, I hope you know how this makes you look
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Old 01-15-2014, 08:14 PM
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Location: Western Massachusetts
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Yes, New York is the quintessential example (Manhattan specifically) with density that can seem very much over-the-top. The insane part is it only is getting more dense.
Manhattan's still less dense than it was in 1950 by about 20%. Many parts of the outer boroughs the buildings are 3-4 stories, with a bit taller on some bigger streets making them "human-scale".
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Old 01-15-2014, 09:31 PM
 
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I hate walking.

Density is for poor people.
Would you like an apple pie with that?
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