> This seems really short-sited given the reality of pandemics. Your comment is literally short-sighted because in the long view, the pandemic will end, but he

> This seems really short-sited given the reality of pandemics. Your comment is literally short-sighted because in the long view, the pandemic will end, but health and economic benefits of greater density and less car-dependent life will still be a thing. Why should we optimize for an exceptional circumstance (a pandemic) and miss out on the benefits of density in more normal times?