aaaastring t1_j2b472v wrote on December 30, 2022 at 11:13 PM

In general I like our low population density. It makes it very easy to be alone in nature, a quit walk in the woods can be amazing. The two main downsides for me personally: is the lack of public transport, and it makes it harder to meet other queer people.

MrsBeansAppleSnaps t1_j2bdru0 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Low population density and access to nature have nothing to do with each other. Portland could be 10,000 people per sq. mile instead of 3,000, but the conserved areas within 15 min drive would still be there. If anything, building compact communities allows us to preserve more nature. What we have right now is a lot of privately owned woods, not public land that anyone can use.