I’m pretty sure highways are bad for value. Do you want to live next to a highway? Do you want a business next to one? They don’t generate much foot traffic, which is important for economy and safety. They don’t generate a lot of “oh let me stop and look at that cool shop” because you’re on a highway. They’re also ugly. And typically noisy and with poor air quality.
I think I remember this being discussed in some detail in “Death and Life of Great American Cities” and “The Power Broker”
Also most citizens didn’t have a choice in their transit options. Further, a lot of people favor the current state even if it’s bad.
You know, recently I was reading about how people change their minds. Turns out facts don’t do it. Belief is too tied up in identity and social belonging. So I don’t think I can change your mind no matter how certain I am that I’m right.
But I do invite you to read the books I mentioned. They’re very interesting and critically acclaimed.
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I’m pretty sure highways are bad for value. Do you want to live next to a highway? Do you want a business next to one? They don’t generate much foot traffic, which is important for economy and safety. They don’t generate a lot of “oh let me stop and look at that cool shop” because you’re on a highway. They’re also ugly. And typically noisy and with poor air quality.
I think I remember this being discussed in some detail in “Death and Life of Great American Cities” and “The Power Broker”
Also most citizens didn’t have a choice in their transit options. Further, a lot of people favor the current state even if it’s bad.
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You know, recently I was reading about how people change their minds. Turns out facts don’t do it. Belief is too tied up in identity and social belonging. So I don’t think I can change your mind no matter how certain I am that I’m right.
But I do invite you to read the books I mentioned. They’re very interesting and critically acclaimed.