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The point was I'm addressing is this idea that "sprawl" is somehow the problem that needs curing. It reminds me of a young child asking: "If people are so poo
by parsnips 12y ago
The point was I'm addressing is this idea that "sprawl" is somehow the problem that needs curing.
It reminds me of a young child asking:
"If people are so poor in ___________ why don't they move to _______?"
- CalRobert 12y agoSprawl is problematic for a number of reasons. Environmental - a great deal of land is taking out of either agricultural usage or natural usage for sprawl. Large amounts of water are used on lawns. Economic - Some people can't afford cars or motorcycles, but cars and motorcycles are the only practical way to get around most sprawling cities and towns Safety - Cars are a dangerous way to get around. They kill half a million people a year. They also make roads even more dangerous for other users, like walkers or people on bicycles. Social - Social isolation from a lack of interaction with neighbours is a large problem, and being spread out makes it harder to see other people. This is particularly true if you're elderly, can't drive, and don't have other ways of making social connections. That's just a few. Not every place needs to be the City of London or Manhattan, but there are smarter ways to make suburbs.