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There are huge economies of scale that come with density that lower the per-capita cost of water, sanitation, energy, and transport; and accompanying gains in p
by elgenie 4y ago
There are huge economies of scale that come with density that lower the per-capita cost of water, sanitation, energy, and transport; and accompanying gains in per capita productivity. And, for reasons that should be obvious, the places "close to natural resources" in which it makes sense to have cities tend to already have cities in them.
- olivermarks 4y agoHistorically this is correct but once you pack too many people in, whether a tent, a car or a city quality of life breaks down and things get worn out fast unless you are wealthy. Density and lower per capita cost doesn't mean quality of life as many third world cities and Favelas illustrate