Newer neighborhoods are packed tightly because urban planners decreed that density was the most important thing. The photo of Elgin that MarchHare posted is also misleading, at the top of the photo is my old townhouse, and across from that is a huge park and pond that extends through the entire community. I'd rather live in Elgin than any condo tower in the city. Comparing it to somewhat rural NB is kind of ridiculous as well, I wish everywhere had a 1/4 acre lot but social engineers want the serfs packed tightly.
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