> illusion of possibilities I wouldn't say it's an illusion. > People who live on heavily trafficked streets, which cater mostly to motorists, count on averag

> illusion of possibilities I wouldn't say it's an illusion. > People who live on heavily trafficked streets, which cater mostly to motorists, count on average about one friend. People who live on walkable streets, however, count three—and twice as many acquaintances, to boot. If your neighbors are within walking distance, and it’s easy for you to walk, it’s much more likely that you’ll bump into them, strike up a conversation, get to know them a little. https://qz.com/1421323/for-the-good-of-all-humankind-make-your-city-more-walkable https://qz.com/1421323/for-the-good-of-all-humankind-make-yo...