In “How Dense Can We Be?” HCN decries large lot
development in exurbia (HCN, 6/13/05: How dense can we be?). The
article says that buying large lots away from the city is bad:
Exurbs are a fire hazard, require more infrastructure, and
residents have to drive long distances to get anywhere.
Then, in the Unclassifieds, you advertise a “small ranch or farm or
getaway haven” sitting on seven acres of land in Colorado with
“1,000 feet of river frontage; water rights; electricity at the
river; on-site boating access; stone wall entrance; excellent DSL
connectivity; city water …” The property includes a
3,000-square-foot garage with large storage/work area and a
4,000-square-foot barn with electricity in addition to a nice
house.
It’s good to know that
HCN doesn’t let its environmental and
leftward-leaning editorial conscience get in the way of its
capitalistic need to make money.
J.
Smith
Richland, Washington
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline HCN real estate ads smack of hypocrisy.
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