Good points both; two more perspectives: 1) behavior change is generational, street layouts change all the time 2) in a healthy city, urban real estate is unde

Good points both; two more perspectives: 1) behavior change is generational, street layouts change all the time 2) in a healthy city, urban real estate is under extreme continuous pressure to be put to profitable use For an example look at the hidden total costs we pay to park cars in many cities. Look also how long something mostly pointless like lawns can persist culturally.