From what I observed travelling in countries where one can walk or take public transit anywhere, people have more freedom because they’re not dependent on having a car (and all the costs associated with them). The elderly can still live independently and kids can go to school without needing to be driven. Communities tend to feel more connected too when people can get together in communal areas, which is what I witnessed walking around the streets and plazas in South America.
From what I observed travelling in countries where one can walk or take public transit anywhere, people have more freedom because they’re not dependent on having a car (and all the costs associated with them). The elderly can still live independently and kids can go to school without needing to be driven. Communities tend to feel more connected too when people can get together in communal areas, which is what I witnessed walking around the streets and plazas in South America.