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Originally Posted by SeoulFire
By self-contained I mean that friends, recreation, parks, groceries etc are all very accessible and I have no need nor incentive to leave the general area.
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Speaking more generally and not specifically toward you again.
Remember that "very accessible" is kind of vague. You mention the deep south which indeed has very accessible amenities
for automobiles. As hulkrogan notes above, these areas are often not accessible for those wishing to (or having no other option but to) walk, you have already mentioned transit and I will also add cycling. Such areas and designs often
mandate both car ownership and car use.
Also, while it is great that this area is self-contained for you personally, considering you work from home, it can probably be said that such employment options are not contained within the area, and thus it is not self-contained for most people.
I of course say this without knowing which exact community you live in, but can't think of any community anyone would include in the "deep south" that wouldn't fit the above.