[the_only_law]

> but I've been in some actually trashy neighborhoods that could have used a higher floor on the public-facing conduct of its residents.

Cool. Buy a house somewhere else then.

[prottog]

And I suppose those that can't afford to move will just have to deal with it?

[KevinGlass]

Yes. Exactly. If you want to live in a manicured cul-de-sac that's your business. If you live somewhere that isn't already a manicured cul-de-sac then you shouldn't be trying to make it into one.