>but these services are often not financed by the housing development authorities Train companies in Japan build train stations, but also malls, supermarkets,

>but these services are often not financed by the housing development authorities Train companies in Japan build train stations, but also malls, supermarkets, and real estate. I think it would be interesting to see more development that relies on this mixed-zone development. Sure, more people means more traffic, but being closer to things like shops could also reduce traffic. Perhaps no-parking stores to force people to walk, things like that.