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> On the bright side, if you live that far from work, your housing is probably cheap. And that's exactly why things are the way they are. Shockingly, given th
by xienze 10y ago
> On the bright side, if you live that far from work, your housing is probably cheap.
And that's exactly why things are the way they are. Shockingly, given the choice, most people would happily trade a long commute for the ability to spread out and not pay through the nose for the privilege of being crammed on top of other people.
- vkou 10y agoOnly because the costs of that lifestyle are socialized - either someone else pays them, or you can't opt out. Surburban sprawl is unsustainable, but is paid for by new development, parking is free, or cheap, highways aren't tolled, costs of pollution aren't factored into your bill at the pump... When you live in the city, you still pay these costs, but you don't get to reap any of the benefits.