[TakeFive]

Originally Posted by DesertRay

Absolutely. Phoenix has always assumed that people have ridiculous commutes, and subsidizes the drive-through infrastructure. I personally hope that we keep expanding the options, and support the neighborhood efforts to diversify zoning. More jobs, shopping, and recreation opportunities locally will ease congestion, and make for a healthier community. It will help get people outdoors and talking to one another. Growing up in the West Valley wasn't terrible, but a lot of it is blighted because there is no sense of community when people just wash in and out with the real-estate tides. If we stop subsiding these mega-commutes, there will be less incentive for people to take root in remote, shiny places, and more incentive to take care of closer, older environs.

Five star comment.