[steveklabnik]

Some people have different preferences when it comes to housing.

My place overlooks a freeway. I really, truly dislike that freeway. But one thing I do like about it is the noise that it makes, even at night. I find it very hard to fall asleep in silence.

Oh and I should mention that most of the units in my building do not face the freeway, and therefore, those who prefer quiet can also get that, even in the same building.

[nemo44x]

You should really check the air quality you're breathing. I agree about sound, but there's other ways to generate it. Seriously though, check the air quality you breath.

[steveklabnik]

Air quality is absolutely one of the reasons that I hate that highway. It sucks.

I'm of the persuasion that highways should never go through cities. I'd never argue living by a highway is good. It's just that one isolated aspect of it that others may find bad, I find good, due to preference.

[zumu]

Looking forward, if we really do turn automotive transportation green, some of the negative effects like air quality will improve dramatically. Though I suppose the accompanying reduction in noise will be a detriment for your particular sleeping needs.

[steveklabnik]

That would improve that, for sure :) I would still hate the highway for tons of other reasons...

and I would happily just play some white noise on a speaker instead in exchange for being rid of it. Oh well.