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Cities occur on the right and left - see Dallas, as an example on the right. Every city, as it grows, has two options - density or traffic. Or, the NYC model or the LA model, if you'd prefer.

Density isn't conspiracy. Also, urbanists should note that sprawl isn't really conspiracy - sure, the FHA encouraged it and a lot of home-building happened when sprawl was endorsed, but people chose it for a reason. Now, Urbanists should emphasize that now there's not much choice - NIMBYs have made it sprawl or degrowth - and we want to make the choice, traffic vs density.

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I say this because, just as I prefer density - I get why people prefer sprawl. I get why they'd like to live on a quiet street, with an ample yard and garage, and sure a painful drive for everything and less neighbors, but also an easy ability to host and to build out "man-caves" and "she-sheds" and store boats or have other workshops.

I prefer impromptu meetups with other parents at the park and the convenience of having everything a short walk/bike ride/drive away. But the key here is - there should be a choice. And right now, there isn't enough choice and also there isn't enough housing.

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Yes! I made this move a couple years ago. The big yard is both a joy (wildlife come to visit often, the quiet is pleasing) and a nuisance (mowing, weeding, tree care). No walking to the grocery any more, though I can bicycle it if I have time. Very few casual meetups with the neighbors. We do have room for our camper van, and my wife does have her wood shop...

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