re: This "walkable cities" thing I keep hearing about...

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Somehow this has turned into a car vs. no car thread. Even with the best "smart growth" imaginable most people of means will still own cars. But cities/towns should: 1) have areas with a development pattern where people who choose not to drive, or can't drive (senior citizens, people with disabilities, etc.) have choices other than using a car to make local trips, 2) eliminate draconian zoning and regulation that requires needless parking, and in many cases car storage, 3) develop public rights-of-ways that are safe for all user, whether walking, biking, taking transit or driving.

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Based. Most American cities are only designed for cars and are not planned to allow for other modes of transportation.

Get rid of parking minimums and stupid zoning laws and the rest will hopefully sort itself out.