Well, big cities (using this term very generally) don't have to be. All you have to do, as you pointed out, is to improve the infrastructure of growth. Oh and r

Well, big cities (using this term very generally) don't have to be. All you have to do, as you pointed out, is to improve the infrastructure of growth. Oh and recreate the unique cultural and economic conditions. Oh and you also have to do that for every city in the world. It's just unrealistic. The pragmatic thing to do is just make one move and move out of the big city. You can lead a nice life in many places. Move to Alabama or something. I can't afford a big city and I have a great life where I live. I visit those big cities when I want instead of dealing with the hour commute and sky-high prices.