Well DC is one of the most violent places in the world. And the places that are not the most violent benefit from obscene cash infusions and 2x normal salary, t

Well DC is one of the most violent places in the world. And the places that are not the most violent benefit from obscene cash infusions and 2x normal salary, to the point where real-estate in 'non violent' DC is unbearably expensive, moreover, DC was 'designed' a long time ago, also, the streets that were 'designed' are not the things that make it nice. I see your points though - really creative aspects of urban planning, infused with some kind of true cause or design, maybe can yield some interesting things. But most suburbs are not that. They're just places with extra wide roads, pre-planned access to shopping etc..