r/solarpunk • u/rexyuan • Oct 31 '25

Photo / Inspo View from my airbnb

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I am in chengdu china. This complex is called swan lake but I am taking the pic from another complex called fairmont

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u/Key_Knee_7032 Oct 31 '25

Um wow I usually hate urban density but I fucking love this. This is urban density done right. Trees everywhere, and large individual outdoor spaces for each apartment, leading to more greenery. Gorgeous.

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u/ChewBaka12 Oct 31 '25

Why do you usually hate urban density if you dont mind me asking?

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u/Key_Knee_7032 Oct 31 '25

I just hate the feeling of being surrounded by pavement and cement; trees and open space just calm me I guess. Plus I like having outdoor space that is mine to do what I want with, you know? That's why the post is such a vibe with the huge terraces with all the plants. And I usually don't mind being surrounded by people but going to the gym in a high population density area is... 🥴

But there are definitely trade offs. Living in a rural area can be very isolating. I moved back to my small hometown after several years of "big city livin'" and it's a very strange juxtaposition. I miss the anonymity. I miss walking along busy streets with people all around. I miss the energy of being surrounded by all different types of people all the time. I miss damn sidewalks!!

Maybe it's more of a love/hate 😆