Mike Schlossberg, who works at Lehigh Valley's Chamber of Commerce, has a pretty good idea. "Here's a novel idea to save money: Live in an urban area. Long-term, it will absolutely save you money. How? By reducing your time in the car and saving hundreds, if not thousands, in gas."You own views are appreciated, especially if they differ from mine. But remember, commenting is a privilege, not a right. I will delete personal attacks or off-topic remarks at my discretion. Comments that play into the tribalism that has consumed this nation will be declined. So will comments alleging voter fraud unless backed up by concrete evidence. If you attack someone personally, I expect you to identify yourself. I will delete criticisms of my comment policy, vulgarities, cut-and-paste jobs from other sources and any suggestion of violence towards anyone. I will also delete sweeping generalizations about mainstream parties or ideologies, i.e. identity politics. My decisions on these matters are made on a case by case basis, and may be affected by my mood that day, my access to the blog at the time the comment was made or other information that isn’t readily apparent.
I've often mentioned the benefits of living in an urban area. Don't forget about basic upkeep and insurance savings, too.
ReplyDeleteIt usually means more walking, too, which usually generates to a healthier person.
Are these people who want me to move downtown going to pay my real estate and other taxes?
ReplyDeleteThe taxes in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are way higher than most of the burbs.
that's because the 'burbs rely on the state to provide many of their "municipal" services such as emergency response services.
ReplyDelete. . . and their roads.
ReplyDeleteSubsidies to developers, businesses, and residents of cities are easily justified.
School taxes sould be less too. Only 1 in 2 students even finish high school in major cities.
ReplyDeleteO_o