Gas prices cause Dallasite to move

29 February 2008 by pcNielsen 1 Comment

From a CNN article on rising gas prices:

    “Travis Grim, of Dallas, Texas, said he moved so that he could be closer to work. “Now I’m in walking distance. I’m sure towns and businesses will see a surge as people leave the suburbs for relief,” he wrote. Other readers said they changed jobs, or sold their homes so they could have a shorter commute.”

Finally. I think this is the first time I’ve heard in the media of someone realizing that this is such a good idea.

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Filed under Community planning, Live car free, Modern culture, New Urbanism, Sustainable living

About pcNielsen
Paul Nielsen founded The Aesthetic Elevator late in 2005, posting to it for the first time in early 2006. He owns a piece of paper, located somewhere in his house (not on the wall) stating that he earned a B.F.A. in studio art from the University of Nebraska around about 2001. While there, he studied studied architecture, graphic design and ceramics, graduating with a degree in studio art. Paul presently serves as communications manager for a small non-profit doing their print design and marketing. He spends time in his studio as much as possible — which is not nearly enough. His home is in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visit his website at http://pcNielsen.com.

One Response to Gas prices cause Dallasite to move

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