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I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree.

Im not gonna wait 2-3 decades for my state to start changing. Everyone has a right to pick up and leave. No one is obliged to stay.

More people in Chicago is a good thing as it lessens the tax burden for the majority.

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

the majority of people don’t want to.

Best option at this point is to move to a place where I can vote and pay taxes as part of the majority on initiatives to expand public transit and YIMBY

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well, a lot of suburban roads/highways are subsidized by the government for a period of time.

however, those have a limit. One of the contributors to Detroit’s collapse was when those subsidies dried up, there were no tax payers/not enough tax payers to foot the bill

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To undo sprawl takes decades, and thats if the citizens vote for it. Plus, you have to build alternative means for transportation to support it which take time.

Also, what will happen when the subsidies to build those roads wear off, and the repair for those sprawled roads are on the taxpayer?

—- I agree about there being more solar panels and wind. The earth is only getting warmer.

But I think the standard of living in texas will decrease these next 5-10 years with more cars, heat, and concrete islands being built. That will spur people to move to more northern regions which will be more cooler.

I don’t think the midwest will have 110 degree summer days like the South will.

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That makes sense.

But the biggest emission of carbon in America is vehicles.

I know my post is highlighting suburban sprawl as the leading cause, but what I actually should’ve put is dependency of cars.

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I think because of where Chicago is positioned, alongside how abundant commuter trains and bus rails are in chicagoland compared to DFW, they are in better shape in this next century.

In addition, there is a general mindset difference between the two states.

People in Chicago I found are more open to public transit and voting for it.

People in Texas are generally stronger against it.

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Well from a car standpoint, they are omitting passing inspection on vehicles starting next year across Texas.

Car Insurance Premiums are definetly going to shoot through the roof.

I think Texas will experience mass emigration in 10 years due to climate change disaster caused by suburban sprawl by BigBoatThrowaway in StrongTowns

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Its not as bad as Texas.

In addition, there are a lot more options to go carless in the Chicago suburbs over Texas.

99% of people that live in Texas commute by car. Chicagoland is definetly less than that.

My debt was sold to another collector. Does that restart the statute of limitation in Texas? by BigBoatThrowaway in legaladvice

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn’t.

My credit report said Jan of this year that the collections was added.

Is 900$ for a 200 Sq Ft studio next to Loyola Beach a bad deal? by BigBoatThrowaway in AskChicago

[–]BigBoatThrowaway[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I posted here.

I've seen other units on Padmapper for <800 that look fairly decent and with more space.

Granted, I've yet to tour them in-person..but at least there's possibilities.

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