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I still have yet to have anyone explain to my why "grit" is a desirable trait in a neighborhood. I can understand wanting diversity, unique cultures, but that a
by sushisource 11y ago
I still have yet to have anyone explain to my why "grit" is a desirable trait in a neighborhood. I can understand wanting diversity, unique cultures, but that absolutely does not conflict with a general quality of life increase.
- xxpor 11y agoI think it's less 'grit', and more getting annoyed that absolutely EVERYTHING is brand new. I like new stuff, but places in Seattle have signs like 'Est. 2010', and that makes them 'old', which would be absurd anywhere on the east coast or in the midwest. I live next to Cal Anderson, fwiw.
- zardo 11y agoYou can think of "grit" as meaning mixed wealth. It's desirable because people are more likely to use their wealth pro-socially, rather than buy a new BMW every other year, if they don't live in an enclave isolated from the economic struggles of the rest of society.
- drewrv 11y agoGrit is something I used to like about Seattle. This was a city of lumberjacks and fishermen and dock workers.