Living in a walkable city is extremely convenient. I would much prefer to do so than drive. For short trips parking is a significant time sink that's not necess

Living in a walkable city is extremely convenient. I would much prefer to do so than drive. For short trips parking is a significant time sink that's not necessary with other modes of transportation. However that ship has largely sailed in North America so you're not wrong. Given the pattern of city planning we're stuck with cars are not going to be replaced any time soon.