[arjie]

We've got a 5 month old here in San Francisco, and will attempt child #2 some time in the next year. The lottery system doesn't bother me as much about school as the fact that it seems to lack academic rigour. As for the prices, it's obvious that the relentless work of SF natives has had its effect: few can live here but the wealthy. They have been very good at achieving this effect, and the population is now at a median age higher than 40.

In time, those arriving here from elsewhere will remedy it, but the war SF natives wage on families will take a lot of work for the rest of us to fight.

[pkdpic]

Congratulations on #2! (and #1) You're right I think, I share the belief that the new arrivals will remedy the city council / zoning / housing stagnation issues one new development at a time. I'll miss what the Sunset was but a few new condos along 19th etc will make it feel a lot modern.

[arjie]

Thank you! Not yet there on #2. She's in cold storage for the moment :)

SF is fortunate as a city that it draws people from across the world. It's possible that with that it can stem the stagnation. One day perhaps you will find it worth your while to return!