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Originally Posted by UFO
That's not an uncommon sentiment in my circle of peers mid 30's who have moved out to the 'burbs. It's nice and friendly like og Vancouver used to be. Good to see kids playing on the block with other neighbourhood kids, everyone watching out for each other.
For our circle who've outgrown the party scene and don't particularly enjoy the cosmopolitan feel, there's really nothing that Vancouver proper offers (aside from employment)
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Oh please, yet another self-righteous newly minted suburbanite millenial trying to justify their move to the boonies. Really, Vancouver has nothing over your burb*? How about food options outside of the Cactus Club/Earls/Milestones? How about a commute that's less than 30 minutes long? 3 Skytrain lines? Buses that come less than 30 mins apart? How 'bout Theater, Opera, and other Performing Arts options. The SeaWall(s), the beaches, Stanley Park, and Street Festivals in the summer. Not everyone living in Vancouver is into the 'party' scene (whatever you define that is), but some of us just value 'living' over more space and more stuff.
So enjoy the suburbs for the peace + quiet and space it gives for you and your kids. Enjoy it for it's value proposition and ample parking. There's no need to pooh pooh over the City of Vancouver just to make yourself feel better about your decision.
*not counting the inner burbs like Burnaby, Richmond which are practically Vancouver.
