So glad you are here to help force our politicians to look at transit as some more than an "entitlement". Something that modern cities support and do well at.
In the 5 years since the end of the lockdown, Albuquerque has failed to restore life to pre-pandemic norms. And, no, it's not like this everywhere else. The city rolls its streets up by 8pm. Local restaurants are only open 4 nights per week. Nothing, including major retailers is open after 9pm. Areas like Nob Hill and downtown, that were once lively and filled with people, and streets lined with cars, are ghost towns by 9 or 10pm. Nobody socializes here, and then wonders why they are so lonely and miserable. They seem content just locked inside their homes when not at work. There is no sense of community. There used to be, and not just in a couple neighborhoods, but many areas. Now, there is nothing. Wake up people.
So glad you are here to help force our politicians to look at transit as some more than an "entitlement". Something that modern cities support and do well at.
Thank you for writing this ❤️
In the 5 years since the end of the lockdown, Albuquerque has failed to restore life to pre-pandemic norms. And, no, it's not like this everywhere else. The city rolls its streets up by 8pm. Local restaurants are only open 4 nights per week. Nothing, including major retailers is open after 9pm. Areas like Nob Hill and downtown, that were once lively and filled with people, and streets lined with cars, are ghost towns by 9 or 10pm. Nobody socializes here, and then wonders why they are so lonely and miserable. They seem content just locked inside their homes when not at work. There is no sense of community. There used to be, and not just in a couple neighborhoods, but many areas. Now, there is nothing. Wake up people.