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What you are saying about how Minneapolis currently works is true, but the car-dominated commuter culture is an unfortunate situation that will not change unles
by jaas 8y ago
What you are saying about how Minneapolis currently works is true, but the car-dominated commuter culture is an unfortunate situation that will not change unless Minneapolis changes the incentive structures that made it this way.
Minneapolis proper needs more livable core communities that aren't dominated by cars and commuters. I'm glad they are taking these steps because even though you are right that it makes the status quo more difficult in some ways, the status quo is not good and makes Minneapolis much less attractive long run.
- beat 8y agoOther things need to change in the zoning, too. Like my own neighborhood... I love it, but there is very little in the way of restaurants that are walkable. But we're getting a walking-distance grocery, at least (Cub, unfortunately, but one that fits in the first floor of a new apartment complex).
- ams6110 8y agoThe incentive structures are mostly the "go anywhere, anytime" convenience of owning a car. That's a pretty tough one to overcome. For me, I'd say it's impossible.