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Old 07-20-11, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
We also need spaces to encourage folks to do anything but drive... large open pedestrian centers; good connectivity for bikes; walkways that go to shopping areas.

When everything looks like a nail, it is hard not to reach for a hammer. We've designed our cities around the car... so folks naturally use the car. Time to back off a bit on that trend. Cars have their place... it's just not "everywhere."

It's gonna take generations to undo what it took generations to build up.
Agreed, it took generations to get into this situation and it's going to take generations to get out of it.
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