I think it's more likely to increase when remote work (and maybe virtual reality) increases in popularity. When managers finally realise that you don't need eve

I think it's more likely to increase when remote work (and maybe virtual reality) increases in popularity. When managers finally realise that you don't need everyone in the same office for a 9-5 shift (and the few advantages of such are replaced by something like VR), then I suspect urban sprawl will continue. Why care about commuting times if commuting isn't as necessary in the first place? Self driving cars may make travelling easier, but even then you've got to get somewhere. Even then the inside of a car is a less useful working environment than an office, so short commutes would be preferred.