> Everyone knows that big developments bring crime, traffic/more cars, environmental concerns, burdens on the school system, etc. Citation needed. In fact, de

> Everyone knows that big developments bring crime, traffic/more cars, environmental concerns, burdens on the school system, etc. Citation needed. In fact, denser development, when done right, reduces traffic and makes public transit more viable. > If you say otherwise, you're delusional. Europe is just fine. > Build vertically in urban areas with jobs/resources/retail around Alternative: allow mixed zoning everywhere, so that small business have the chance to be close to residents instead of being forced to compete with big boxes. Also, slash parking requirements. They are mostly made up with no basis on anything, most numbers are just vibes.