> However, when you look at cities that do this right (Portland is my go-to example always) then it's a very different picture. Ah yes, Portland, where diversi

> However, when you look at cities that do this right (Portland is my go-to example always) then it's a very different picture. Ah yes, Portland, where diversity is the guy with a tan. Oregon exports folks who tell us how wonderful things can be, but Portland is significantly less dense than other US urban regions. > I think the issue with urbanism is simply that most people don't have the option. Of course they do - they can move to urban areas. Heck - they can even build new ones. There are plenty of places in the US where you can build whatever housing/work fantasy you'd like. If you're correct, folks will pay to live&work there. If you're not ....