Huber Ridge Area

I appreciate your comments, Pam.  In my last paragraph, I was referring to the homes that some may consider an eyesore but are actually not out of code.  Sorry I didn't convey that originally. Regarding the comment about not being Bexley or UA:  I have gotten a sense that some residents have standards outside the realm of possibility for some in the Ridge. I love Huber Ridge, it's my home neighborhood.  I'm just takning the middle of the road here: Caring enough to make efforts to beautify but not setting the standards so high that they aren't attainable for some.  Does that make sense? As well, I am aware that there are a lot of neighbors that take care of their homes AND help their neighbors out when needed, and am glad for that.  

Terri 

Yes, Terri, that makes sense, and you are very kind.  Thank you!  I hope we can meet one day.

Pam Clegg

I just saw this post and have to say something becasue I grew up in Upper Arlington and only have lived in Huber Ridge for a few years. Obviously we can't change the homes here to match the size and architechture of those in Bexley or UA, but I DO NOT understand why people don't take the same pride in homeownwership. To say "we won't ever be Bexley or UA" is a cop-out and makes this community sound lazy. Folks here can take the same pride in their home and property by keeping yards mowed, trash picked up, bushes/landscaping neat (if you can't keep it neat, pull it out!), and repainting as needed. To say someone cannot afford a gallon of paint tells me they should not have bought a home in the first place. If you cannot keep up on your investment, it hurts the investments of those all around you.

Dear Neighbor,

"Pride in ownership" - exactly.  How do we encouarge others to take hold of this pride?  I agree with your assessment, but please, I mean this sincerely, how does one promote it?  I have heard that landscaping is contagious.  I have actually seen it work in a few cases.  I have witnessed more involvement from others in the community - which is a good thing.

When I was a new homeowner, I understood clean.  I did not understand community as much.  I had to learn from others.  It took me time to educate myself.  I still remember my neighbor (who has since passed) getting upset about a race car (owned by a neighbor) being revved up.  It was LOUD.  I tried to be accepting.  But my good neighbor was vocal.  He insisted that revving up a race car in a neighborhood did not respect the community.  The man with the race car moved and so did his cars.  This was years ago.  Now, there is another race car revving up.  I get the idea of how it negatively affects community.  Revved up, loud cars shake pictures off walls and totally disturb the peace.  One would prefer if the neighbor realized this on his own and stopped.  Do you suppose he will?

Now about properties.  You are so correct in saying that one property affects another - good or bad.  Examples:  The neighbor who does not control weeds (the weeds migrate);  the neighbor who does not cover trash (encourages skunks, raccoons, rats); I could go on, but you get it.  You actually said it quite well.  I have said enough.

If you have some answers on how to instill pride of ownership, I would love to know them.  I sincerely appreciate your forthright communication and insight.

Warm Regards,

Pam Clegg