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> People want quality public infra, but don't want to pay taxes. Sounds like a losing battle to me. A lot of people don't really want quality public infra. If
by _skel 4y ago
> People want quality public infra, but don't want to pay taxes. Sounds like a losing battle to me.
A lot of people don't really want quality public infra. If they can pay for their own needs themselves, in their gated communities etc., they would rather do that than pay taxes. The people described in this article are wealthy. They want quality private infra.
- systemvoltage 4y ago> If they can pay for their own needs themselves, in their gated communities etc. That kind of sounds like California. Crime is so rampant that when I was searching for apartments, these large complexes resemble castles. Heavily fortified and there is a courtyard inside where children can play and families can hang out.
- kelnos 4y agoNot sure where in CA you were looking, but I very rarely see anything like that in SF or the bay area (outside of weird enclaves like Atherton, but I wouldn't go there if you paid me). Courtyards, sure, but I think you're imagining a weird, nefarious spin to them when there isn't any.
- systemvoltage 4y agoIn SF Bay Area. East bay (Oakland), South bay (Fremont, SJC) and San Mateo Area. When I was searching for a place, basically every single apartment complex felt like a castle. Not being nefarious, have no interest in it. You’re more than welcome to check for yourself.
- _skel 4y agoThose courtyard-style apartments don't exist because of crime. They exist because it's nice to have a courtyard. Most apartments in the Bay Area have no outdoor space other than a balcony or a small piece of land on the ground floor about the size of the balconies above. Many don't even have that.