One thing I always can’t stop thinking about is fiat architecture and urban planning. Planning in general seems to be about, how can you fit as much function and aesthetics as possible, with tiny spaces and low quality materials. Not only is the cost of real estate ownership getting astronomically high, the quality of these estates is shamelessly horrendous which is the result of bad money.
Urban planning is a whole other beast where it seems like North America has taken the lead on this and Europe somehow smartened up and changed
Coarse. Single family home zoning is a literal cancer that has plagued these cities and most people in North America don’t even know it’s a problem. The idea that I NEED a car to survive is criminal. Cities were not only specifically designed this way, but purposefully demolished to create dystopian suburban cities, which is sad.
Can’t afford a car? No problem here is a car loan! Btw if your gonna drive you need a driver’s license and insurance.
The economic drawback is basically Keynesian 101. Existing Roads need to be maintained every few years so crazy amount of debt is issued, increasing the money supply, forget about the new roads that are being built. Physical and mental health issues takes a toll. It’s crazy how theres almost no positive outlook to this.
