Originally Posted by
Accordion
As far as everything having to look perfect, bahhhhh. We hear that crap all the time. We also hear that it's great it you're a white couple with two kids because there is no diversity.
My direct neighbors are Mexican, Persian, Chinese, Indian and Caucasian. It's the MOST diverse city there is!
A little off-topic, but I have to agree. I get tired of hearing comments from those living in LA county that OC (and Irvine to be specific) is not diverse. The ethnic diversity in Irvine is pretty amazing possibly rivaling many cities in LA county where ethnic diversity is usually means 80% Hispanic or Black, etc.
As for the state of bike paths here. At one point in time, I complained that the off-street paths were useless for more than just recreational riding. But the more I've explored them, the more I realize how many of the "city centers" are connected by them. I pull a Burley trailer with my road bike and I use the bike paths to drop my kid off at daycare, go to the bank, go to the doctor, etc. If I have a choice between taking my bike to run and errand vs. driving my car, the choice is clear - bike all the way!!