Re:America's Cities Are Unlivable. Blame Wealthy Liberals.
by rch on Wednesday May 22, 2019 @05:00PM
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I don't think this comment reflects the heterogeneity of the American urban and semi-urban landscape. There are places actually trying to understand how to progressively and responsibly manage infill development, along with issues like mobility, local organic/regenerative agriculture, modern educational resources, and so on.
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Re:America's Cities Are Unlivable. Blame Wealthy Liberals.
by TulliusCicero on Wednesday May 22, 2019 @05:04PM
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What heterogeneity? Most US cities and suburbs dedicate most of their land exclusively for detached single family homes. This is true even in most major cities.
> There are places actually trying to understand how to progressively and responsibly manage infill development
You make it sound like they're having to do groundbreaking research or something, but Japan and France and Germany have had responsible infill development for decades now. If we're failing to leapfrog using their lessons, it's because we're stupid and obstinate, not because we're mature and wise.