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The nuclear power plant is not an issue (by living in cary I will gain another day or two probabaly less by suffering from nuclear fall out than by living closer I mean face it we are all doomed if it goes and the wind is blowing in the right direction) Landfill is not an issue either. Our reasons were pretty simple
I'm not as concerned with nuclear reactor as I am with concentrated nuclear waste as is the case with Shearon Harris. Further, Harris is storing more nuclear waste than ever designed to, and will need to expand considerably as more waste will be transported (via train) and other nuclear waste storage sites close/change (ie Barnwell).
There are more complex issues with Shearon Harris than 'if it goes'.
We have traveled to the area several times trying to decide where we want to land; we are now leaning toward Holly Springs, but would like a little feedback on the town and high school. We are looking to purchase a 4 bed home in the low 400 range what we are wondering is it worth it to get a little less house & land in Cary? We have heard about Cary high schools. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
In your price range, Tract-Built home in Cary = Custom-Built home in Holly Springs.
Town of Holly Springs is a very family oriented community.
Holly Springs High School is a brand new facility.
Yes, less house & land in Cary but more close choices for shopping and dining, for the time being. You may likely have a shorter commute by living in Cary...the tradeoff is a likely noisier, more urban environment (you may like this type of environment, as many do).
Hope this helps.
In your price range, Tract-Built home in Cary = Custom-Built home in Holly Springs.
Town of Holly Springs is a very family oriented community.
Holly Springs High School is a brand new facility.
Yes, less house & land in Cary but more close choices for shopping and dining, for the time being. You may likely have a shorter commute by living in Cary...the tradeoff is a likely noisier, more urban environment (you may like this type of environment, as many do).
Hope this helps.
Agree on all, except Cary as noisy. It is quite the opposite. Many complain it is boring. Not me, I like it low key.
Yes, less house & land in Cary but more close choices for shopping and dining, for the time being. You may likely have a shorter commute by living in Cary...the tradeoff is a likely noisier, more urban environment (you may like this type of environment, as many do).
Hope this helps.
Exactly what part of Cary is urban? I've lived in Cary for a few years now and I still haven't found the urban center.
Exactly what part of Cary is urban? I've lived in Cary for a few years now and I still haven't found the urban center.
Development is not yet at the point where I can say that a specific part of Cary is urban. I'm just generalizing to assist in a decision by the OP, and I realize a generalization may or may not apply depending on what specific area of Cary we're talking about. I was hoping to get that across by using the terms "likely" and "more urban". However, perhaps I wasn't clear enough... as with my noise statement. For someone looking to choose between the two areas of Cary and Holly Springs it's important to not only look at where things are today, but where things are heading. I do think that, in general, Cary does have a more busy feel than does Holly Springs... more characteristic of urban-type environments. I think that most everyone can agree that Holly Springs has less traffic congestion. The Town of Cary contains more major transportation corridors than does Holly Springs. These major transportation corridors traditionally lend themselves to more urban-type development over time. Since seemingly everyone is now trying to go "green", it's my opinion that more and more high density future development will be concentrated around the exisiting transportation corridors. The Raleigh Metro Area is in a relatively young stage of development compared to some of the larger US Metro Areas, so I think the area is just now beginning to shift in this direction. When we look at popluation sizes, Holly Springs with less than 20,000 people and Cary with over 125,000, Cary does appear to be city-like. Both Cary and Holly Springs have many great, positive attributes so I think it's just a matter of figuring out the place that fits in more harmony with one's lifestyle.
Development is not yet at the point where I can say that a specific part of Cary is urban. I'm just generalizing to assist in a decision by the OP, and I realize a generalization may or may not apply depending on what specific area of Cary we're talking about. I was hoping to get that across by using the terms "likely" and "more urban". However, perhaps I wasn't clear enough... as with my noise statement. For someone looking to choose between the two areas of Cary and Holly Springs it's important to not only look at where things are today, but where things are heading. I do think that, in general, Cary does have a more busy feel than does Holly Springs... more characteristic of urban-type environments. I think that most everyone can agree that Holly Springs has less traffic congestion. The Town of Cary contains more major transportation corridors than does Holly Springs. These major transportation corridors traditionally lend themselves to more urban-type development over time. Since seemingly everyone is now trying to go "green", it's my opinion that more and more high density future development will be concentrated around the exisiting transportation corridors. The Raleigh Metro Area is in a relatively young stage of development compared to some of the larger US Metro Areas, so I think the area is just now beginning to shift in this direction. When we look at popluation sizes, Holly Springs with less than 20,000 people and Cary with over 125,000, Cary does appear to be city-like. Both Cary and Holly Springs have many great, positive attributes so I think it's just a matter of figuring out the place that fits in more harmony with one's lifestyle.
Thank you all for the insight! No offense to those Cary dwellers but I think we have decided on Holly Springs, just has the more rural feel that we are used to.
Congrats on making your decision! I purchased an 18 year old home in Cary 2 years ago, on a 1/3 acre lot about 1 mi from Bond Park, and there is zero noise from those flying machines. I do hear the occasional train/whistle, maybe once a day if that. I got everything I wanted/needed, the size house that was good for me, a nice size lot with wooded backyard and privacy, on a private cul de sac road (so no cross traffic at all).
So for those reading and researching, there ARE homes in Cary that have space, are not cookie cutter, don't have HOA, have nice size lots, mature landscaping and are centrally located. I'm also 1 mi from the center of downtown Cary.
I'm not as concerned with nuclear reactor as I am with concentrated nuclear waste as is the case with Shearon Harris. Further, Harris is storing more nuclear waste than ever designed to, and will need to expand considerably as more waste will be transported (via train) and other nuclear waste storage sites close/change (ie Barnwell).
There are more complex issues with Shearon Harris than 'if it goes'.
Happy you have reached a decision. We live in Sunset Ridge and really love it. I have to add that I think we have very good town services as well...our trash pickup is excellent...better than Cary in my opinion (they will pick up anything for free! and you can leave your leaves on the curb) and other things, such as dealing with the town to get permits, etc, has been very easy and very small town...you talk to the person, he comes right over. No long waits for anything. The town is doing very well at allowing only attractive storefronts with a upscale look, in my opinion. Even the Walmart looks nicer than the average & I heard it was a prototype store...only 10 or so in the country.
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For someone looking to choose between the two areas of Cary and Holly Springs it's important to not only look at where things are today, but where things are heading. I do think that, in general, Cary does have a more busy feel than does Holly Springs... more characteristic of urban-type environments. I think that most everyone can agree that Holly Springs has less traffic congestion. The Town of Cary contains more major transportation corridors than does Holly Springs. These major transportation corridors traditionally lend themselves to more urban-type development over time. Since seemingly everyone is now trying to go "green", it's my opinion that more and more high density future development will be concentrated around the exisiting transportation corridors. The Raleigh Metro Area is in a relatively young stage of development compared to some of the larger US Metro Areas, so I think the area is just now beginning to shift in this direction. When we look at popluation sizes, Holly Springs with less than 20,000 people and Cary with over 125,000, Cary does appear to be city-like. Both Cary and Holly Springs have many great, positive attributes so I think it's just a matter of figuring out the place that fits in more harmony with one's lifestyle. 
