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The USA is mostly empty space. Trying to force upwards in such an already dense area just doesn't make sense. We are not constrained the way singapore is.

• DHPersonal 3mo ago
  Spreading out requires more non-foot travel to get places. Density means things can be closer.
  • hagbard_c 3mo ago
    Seeing how elevators are akin to vertical subways I think that problem goes both ways.
    • olyjohn 3mo ago
      Definitely had to factor in elevator time for my commute when I worked on the 38th floor.
• ChrisLTD 3mo ago
  It's illegal to build dense cities like Manhattan in most of the United States. And while most people want to live in a Manhattan'esque area, plenty (like me) do.