when electric cars, or alternative fuels, become more prevalent and we have the ability for self driving cars the effect will become even more pronounced. With

when electric cars, or alternative fuels, become more prevalent and we have the ability for self driving cars the effect will become even more pronounced. With self driving cars and dedicated roads or lanes for them; we already have special toll lanes in many cities; the distance one lives from work may become a non factor. Throw in better tools for telework and cities may simply become the home to two groups, those who can afford their secure enclaves and those trapped by government subsidies. Cars gave freedom to many people, freedom to move about as they want, freedom to shop where they want, and freedom to live where they want and still do work. Automation will increase all of those options. Cities will need to reinvent themselves to be relevant.