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Seconding this, a large number of current social problems can be attributed to the way our cities is built. Homelessness (land use is inefficiently prioritizing
by alice_zero 4y ago
Seconding this, a large number of current social problems can be attributed to the way our cities is built. Homelessness (land use is inefficiently prioritizing single family homes and parking lots), public health (car dependency encourages minimal walking), and human connection (shared spaces become less appealing when they're not <10 minutes outside your doorstep). The places we live in has been structured in a manner unlike any other time period in human history and it's simply accepted without question. It takes a bit to wrap your head around but if you go in willing to suspend prior beliefs, it's definitely worth it if you want to understand why the world is the way it is in certain parts of the world.
Of course there are going to be caveats and cars will always have a use. What matters is that people have a choice of convenient public transport rather than cars being the only option that's practical.