aside from the possible "contamination" I worry about the crime, the smell, yes the smell, since this area is very close to industrial factories (including a cat food factory which smells awful and could affect the property value) and the close proximity to I-70 (pollution issues.)

You could also present an environmental argument in that my homes are occupied by people who otherwise would have to drive longer distances to work, thus increasing pollution & resource depletion.

The air pollution is much better than the state average.  

But here is too cold and polluted. 

There's no noise or light pollution. 

Dewey and Mayer - property values there are a low for a reason - pollution from mining - EPA has investigated (https://response.epa.gov/site/...) and I have spoken with several residents who were told by the EPA to not allow their dog or children to play outside in the dirt due to high levels of arsenic. 

They sky is freakin grey with pollution pretty much always, there is people just freaking everywhere, Mumbai levels of crowded, the homes are tiny and cost a bazillion, and the beaches are "meah" at best especially factoring in bum-dodging your way around them.

There was one reason - I wanted lake front property and needed someone that specialized in understanding lake front property specific issues (EPA - building - pollution - water sports - lake level fluctuations)She came right out and asked me why and I told her.

I love getting stuff on the market place (ex: cabinets, fridges,etc) and giving it, it's 2nd life in a rental, and less pollution!   

I'm sure my lungs will also appreciate me being out of this horribly polluted air.2.