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There is also that pesky problem, particularly in North America, of the shopping district being far away from the housing. At the office, shopping may be no mo
by randomdata 4y ago
There is also that pesky problem, particularly in North America, of the shopping district being far away from the housing. At the office, shopping may be no more than a block away. At home, you're in for a big hike (or more likely a car ride) to get to places to buy things. That extra hurdle means you won't take the time as frequently.
- seydor 4y agoThat s where european cities have an accidental advantage
- Skeime 4y agoI don’t think the advantage is really accidental. It’s more a failure of zoning laws if every-day shopping requires a long(ish) trip.
- seydor 4y agoProbably back then it was considered an advantage because "in the future everyone will use cars for everything". I am also curious when did north america start planning like that. Probably after modernism
- jen20 4y agoThis is somewhat situational. I live downtown, but my employer (fortunately I am remote) built their office complex miles outside of town, surrounded by approximately nothing.