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>so I am not seeing why we could not do another redevelopment to create pedestrian-friendly cities. We have 2 local cities that made themselves bike friendly.
by MrEfficiency 8y ago
>so I am not seeing why we could not do another redevelopment to create pedestrian-friendly cities.
We have 2 local cities that made themselves bike friendly. Property values are going up in that area.
However, the people living there were already 10%ers.
Its cool to see lots of bike lanes and walkers, but they also managed to price the people that cant afford cars out.
- hannasanarion 8y agoThe cycle of gentrification will change that. In 10, 20 years, a new neighborhood will be the hip place to be, all the rich propel will move there, and prices will drop. It'd be nice if the development could happen in the low-income areas from the beginning, but it's hot hopeless.
- vanderZwan 8y agoAll the more reason to make pedestrianisation universal, instead of a luxury.
- 0xCMP 8y agoFor now at least. As mentioned in other comments it's hard, and expensive, to redevelop entire cities. Politically it's also probably difficult because it's such a big change. Makes sense that those with money to afford making changes privately would have them first. However, it's also likely they will want this nice life in more than just their area and will push for that over time.
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