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When I've been to the US, a very very large part of the population would live in what I'd call "outskirts" in Spain/Europe, meaning low-density residential area
by franciscop 5y ago
When I've been to the US, a very very large part of the population would live in what I'd call "outskirts" in Spain/Europe, meaning low-density residential areas where it's not feasible to have a supermarket every other block. Not only most of entire cities like L.A., but this would include most of San Francisco like the whole west area (Richmond+Sunset?) and many others (Japan town, the piers, etc). Like the middle class, USA cities also seem to be missing "middle buildings", the bulk of which constitute European cities. 4-10 floors building blocks are what make most of Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, etc.
- vinay427 5y agoYes, exactly. San Francisco has a higher population density than most larger European cities (London, Madrid, or just Valencia) but the "outskirt parts" of the city seem more evenly spread out, whereas its European counterparts tend to maintain the more agglomerated village-style development throughout their outskirts. This style of undeveloped areas interspersed with denser neighborhoods, found in central areas in SF and larger European cities (but not as much in non-central areas of SF) tends to be far more effective for other urban factors such as public transport.