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Wait why is it illegal to build dense walkable neighbourhoods? Which laws?

• cheriot 5y ago
  At a high level: 1. Zoning prevents density, which precludes having enough foot traffic for neighborhood stores to exist (if zoning actually allow them). 2. Parking minimums force things farther apart because so much of each lot is asphalt. 3. Street design that prioritizes car speed over pedestrian safety. In the end, it's not safe, pleasant, or practical to walk in suburbs built from the 70s on. These things are a patchwork of local and state law so specifics vary by area.