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Old Posted May 14, 2021, 9:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SamInTheLoop View Post
^ From my perspective it would almost take a exhibitionist type personality to feel comfortable living in one of those ground level units on a heavily trafficked arterial like Ashland. Makes me, and I'd imagine an awful lot of people uncomfortable just thinking about living in a space like that. And those patios - hanging out there would be whatever the polar opposite of relaxing is. I'm sure there are a decent number of people whose brains are wired in such a way to not be put off at all by any of this, but I'm with ardecila on this one - I think it's quite possible the ground floor here might go for something of a discount.
I'm in agreement. I prefer privacy when it comes to my outdoor spaces. I can tolerate things like having a neighbor's balcony immediately adjacent to mine, but to be in full view of cars/pedestrians is an immediate deal killer for me.

That said, some people don't mind this sort of thing...
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