My two cents

Just to respond to Matt H. and all of you, the same thread becomes 
prevalent with our discussions.  The fact that we become inflicted 
with tunnel vision with regards to a city, town village trying to 
sort out laws government regulations etc. and whether developers will 
go along with our dreams, well that's why I'm calling for a small 
incremental change to very specific areas.

I see a multifaceted thrust eg. 1)start with an existing downtown 
area which also reduces urban sprawl.

2)next to existent or abandoned commuter arteries. this segment is 
crucial, being in a area of abandoned commuter lines that are 
typically found in and around derelict parts of cities. Developing 
downtrodden sectors will achieve several goals, delivering a low cost 
form of transport to those who can ill afford car expenses, while 
creating a oasis within a larger center, a place I would think people 
will thrive. Increasing property values, green space, creating jobs 
they no longer would have to travel too for the most part, for those 
jobs will be created in "the zone". 
  
One other area we may have overlooked is why are we going to brick 
and mortar places to again sit down and work. Can those of us in high 
tech industries not do this in some instances by telecommuting?  This 
I feel will help those afraid of loosing  part of what they feel is 
the "American way" seeing how all this can be achieved in 
small "safe" amounts without inviting rampant and sudden communist 
takeovers of there neighborhoods.







 
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