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> why do we always seem to grow by increasing density rather than establishing new small towns We result don't expand by increasing density, this has been gene
by epistasis 4y ago
> why do we always seem to grow by increasing density rather than establishing new small towns
We result don't expand by increasing density, this has been generally banned by zoning over the past 60 years.
We mostly expand with sprawl, which causes long commutes, massive pollution, social isolation, bad health, and all sorts of other things. Which for people who want it, great, enjoy! But we ban density, and don't ban sprawl.
As for expanding other towns, this must be done by those with the capital to buy a house, or start a business to offer jobs, etc. Young people starting our do not have these things, and we need to accommodate them somewhere. To everyone who suggests building in a different small town, I suggest that they be the change they wish to see and move out to make room for somebody else.