> that’s how you kill a city center. This is a function of American cities being poorly designed. You are expected to arrive by car from the sprawling suburbs.

> that’s how you kill a city center. This is a function of American cities being poorly designed. You are expected to arrive by car from the sprawling suburbs. I agree with your exceptions, NYC, Chicago: but I'd add, almost every city in Europe, such as the grandparent was talking about. If this poor design is killed, hopefully something better can arise.