What Would You Improve in Smyrna and Vinings in 2013?
If you could make a New Year's resolution for Smyrna-Vinings area, what would it be?
More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money.
As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in the Smyrna-Vinings area to make it an even better place to live?
What is on your wish list? What is one thing you would improve in 2013?
Tell us in the comment section below or blog (http://smyrna.patch.com/blog/apply) about why you love living here!
Jeff Edwards
9:50 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
No more APARTMENTS!
Pam J
10:38 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
And no more condos and townhomes. Geez, they went slightly crazy several years ago. The drive up the East-West Connector near South Cobb Drive is just a horrible array of townhomes.
Deanna Riddlespur
9:41 am on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Do something about the angry car drivers killing and running over upstanding citizens on bicycles. Seriously COBB county is one of the most dangerous counties in Georgia to commute on bicycle, something should be done because it is not right !
Elizabeth Smithstein
2:51 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Acceptance of a changing world that many do not accept. Demographics are changing all over our nation. For example, no more apartments. Why? Do we not accept people into our community that live in apartments? Why not? Should more bicycle paths need to be discussed? I would like to see the study that shows angry care drivers are killing and running over upstanding citizens on bicycles in Cobb County and to see the study that Cobb County is one of the most dangerous countries in Georgia to commute on bicycle. Another thing is for people that post out here to not make dramatic statements that cannot be backed up on fact, and if they can be backed up on fact, to please let us know where to fine these facts.
Jeff Edwards
9:23 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Please don't read more into the comment than was intended. All I'm saying is that we don't need to increase the ratio of renters to homeowners in this community. Do a little research and you'll see we're at a precarious position from a tax base standpoint. Not everything is a raging social issue, this is an economic one. Have a decaf.
Jonathan S
3:20 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
"No more apartments" has nothing to do with not accepting apartment dwelling individuals. However, it has everything to do with protecting one's investment. Studies all across the nation will show that apartments drive down property value and in many cases increase crime. While I am not drawing any conclusions here, I do beleive we should protect our community and our investments. Building more apartments is not doing any of us favors in terms of our property value.