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Because business in a city tend to be clumped together it's impossible for everyone to live close to their work. Cities don't have a large unused space between
by 99_00 11y ago
Because business in a city tend to be clumped together it's impossible for everyone to live close to their work. Cities don't have a large unused space between homes and work which people send hours crossing everyday.
- mahyarm 11y agoZoning tends to prevent that natural densification and mixed use, and NIMBYs want to protect their property values. People get long commutes because it's too expensive to live close to work. It's definitely done on purpose.
- eru 11y agoThey could clump the people together (and up!) just like the businesses.. Just like mahyarm says. Look at Singapore or Hong Kong.
- kuschku 11y agoOr even mixed use, like in European cities!
- eru 11y agoYes. They do mixed use in the Asian cities, too. And there's also not-so-mixed use eg in some German suburbs. Though by American standards, it's still very mixed. Ie you have to walk ten minutes to the nearest shop, instead of three. See https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Sonnenweg,+47918+T%C3%B6nisvorst,+Germany/@51.3143352,6.5082608,667m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x47b8af9f74549ae3:0x98dd0331fbb93a05 https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Sonnenweg,+47918+T%C3%B... for an example.