ITP cost of living vs. Suburban living in Atlanta metro

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I agree. It's worth noting that most people who live in the city proper also reside in single family homes in areas that were developed as suburbs. In terms of land use, there's really not much difference between, say, Kirkwood, Adams Park, Virginia Highland or Peachtree Hills and scads of neighborhoods in the suburban counties.

Except its easier to walk to retail, restaurants, etc. in the older streetcar suburbs. Connected streets with smaller blocks make walking to destinations easier.

[JoeTarheel]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I agree. It's worth noting that most people who live in the city proper also reside in single family homes in areas that were developed as suburbs. In terms of land use, there's really not much difference between, say, Kirkwood, Adams Park, Virginia Highland or Peachtree Hills and scads of neighborhoods in the suburban counties.

The lot sizes in older areas like Kirkwood are often much much smaller than in new suburban areas OTP. Not always, but often. And as someone else already noted, the older neighborhoods are usually much more walkable.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by JoeTarheel

The lot sizes in older areas like Kirkwood are often much much smaller than in new suburban areas OTP. Not always, but often. And as someone else already noted, the older neighborhoods are usually much more walkable.

The lots in Morningside and Lake Claire are huge. Many of the new suburban developments have 0 lot lines, so homes are built very close to each other.

[JoeTarheel]

Originally Posted by cqholt

The lots in Morningside and Lake Claire are huge. Many of the new suburban developments have 0 lot lines, so homes are built very close to each other.

True...I know there are examples, but I was saying that generally the lost sizes are much smaller in the older/former suburbs.

Actually some of the lots in Morningside are pretty small, especially the ones closer to Monroe Drive.