I agree, but this is not the fault of the people that live in the suburbs. The vast majority of urban centers and suburbs outside of major areas like NYC and Ch

I agree, but this is not the fault of the people that live in the suburbs. The vast majority of urban centers and suburbs outside of major areas like NYC and Chicago have very limited public transport. So people have to drive to where the jobs are. I think the nearest bus stop to my house is probably a 2 mile walk. On top of that, in many states, riding the bus is essentially seen as a poor person activity as everyone is expected to have cars. So if you want to ride the bus, you have to walk 30 minutes in the 100+ degree temp or if its not hot, its raining. Then sit (if you are lucky enough to be next to a bus stop with a bench instead of just a sign) on an uncovered covered bench. Its made (designed??) to be such a bad experience that people avoid it if they can. That's the eternal trade off of city vs suburb. In the suburbs you have to drive everywhere but there are fewer people. In the city (some of them) you can walk or use public transportation but there are far more commuters coming into your area. The choice really just depends on your life needs and personal situation