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Originally Posted by Weitz
Yah I live on 12th ave and now I have no parking for visitors.
Great benefit.
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Again, it's a benefit for residents, not visitors.
The biggest issue with living in the Beltline is that it's actually too big to get around, and there's no real great transportation option for locals. If you live in the west end, walking to the a place like the Saddledome or Mission can take a good 45-60 minutes. And driving 10-15 blocks always felt kind of stupid.
It needs more alternate ways of getting around. In the end, I really wish we had a circle-route streetcar in the inner city, but adding bike lanes is a quick and cheap alternative as well. Al these condo towers means more and more residents are moving into these areas, and they need options in terms of getting around.
But yes, it's going to be a bigger pain in the dick to park. Which is why implementing more non-car solutions is better for everyone in the long-term. And I say that as a full-on car guy.